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September 5, 2019 · Pietenpol Pietenpol Aircamper No Series · N14961

Glendo, WY

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 5, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Glendo, WY
Aircraft
Pietenpol Pietenpol Aircamper No Series (1975)
Tail Number
N14961
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA526

The pilot reported that, during the landing roll, he applied "too much brake" and that the airplane then nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the forward right and left lift struts. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's overapplication of brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a noseover.

Full Narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that, during the landing roll, he applied "too much brake" and the airplane nosed over and impacted terrain. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the both forward right and left lift struts. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:00 MDT
Nearest AirportThomas Memorial (0nm SE)
Runway34
Runway Length4397 ft
Runway Width70 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPietenpol Pietenpol Aircamper No Series
Tail NumberN14961
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsGeneral Motors · Corvair 140HP · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 60 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340°
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 37 C
Altimeter30.07 inHg
Observation Time15:53
Weather SourcePILO

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