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October 24, 2011 · Piper PA-18-150 · N7949
West Fargo, ND
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 24, 2011
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
West Fargo, ND
Aircraft
Piper PA-18-150
Tail Number
N7949
Operator
Thermo King of Fargo & Isuzu Diesel Midwest
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN12CA042
The pilot reported that he was practicing a short-field landing in the tailwheel-equipped airplane when the accident occurred. He stated that after touchdown he applied too much brake pressure while the tailwheel was still off the ground and the airplane subsequently nosed over. The airplane came to rest inverted and sustained substantial damage to the firewall, aft fuselage structure, left and right wing struts, and rudder. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded the normal operation of the airplane. He further noted that the accident could have been prevented had he not applied the brakes until the tailwheel had made sustained contact with the runway.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's excessive use of brakes during the landing roll before the tailwheel had made sustained contact with the runway.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was practicing a short field landing in the tailwheel equipped airplane when the accident occurred. He stated that after touchdown he applied too much brake pressure while the tailwheel was still off the ground and the airplane subsequently nosed-over. The airplane came to rest inverted and the pilot and passenger exited through the main cabin door. The airplane’s firewall, aft fuselage structure, left and right wing struts, and rudder were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded the normal operation of the airplane. He further noted that the accident could have been prevented had he not applied the brakes until the tailwheel had made sustained contact with the runway.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:40 CDT
Nearest AirportJacob Gust Airport (0nm)
Runway35
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-18-150
Tail NumberN7949
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorThermo King of Fargo & Isuzu Diesel Midwest
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-C4P · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 35 · First Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind40° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 32 C
Altimeter29.97 inHg
Observation Time22:53
Weather SourceWFAC