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October 23, 2011 · Piper PA-18-135 · N27295
Dyersburg, TN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 23, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Dyersburg, TN
Aircraft
Piper PA-18-135
Tail Number
N27295
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA12CA047
According to the pilot, he had departed from a nearby paved runway and was practicing takeoffs and landings on his property. During the second landing, the airplane bounced, and the pilot's foot slipped off the right rudder pedal, which resulted in an overuse of the right heel brake. The airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted, which resulted in substantial damage to the wings and tail. The pilot stated there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have prevented normal operations.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft systems-Landing gear system-Brake-Incorrect use/operation - C
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, he had departed from a nearby paved runway and was practicing takeoff and landings on his property. During the second landing the airplane bounced, the pilot's foot slipped off the right rudder pedal, which resulted in an overuse of the right heel brake. The airplane nosed over coming to rest inverted, which resulted in substantial damage to the wings and tail. The pilot stated there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have prevented normal operations.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:11 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway30
Runway Length1250 ft
Runway Width400 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-18-135
Tail NumberN27295
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 C2B · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 31 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 12000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 43 C
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time19:35
Weather SourceWFAC