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December 3, 2019 · Javron PA-18 Replica · N864SC
Nephi, UT
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 3, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Nephi, UT
Aircraft
Javron PA-18 Replica (2017)
Tail Number
N864SC
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR20CA036
The pilot stated that he was planning to perform an off-airport landing on the shore of a reservoir where he had successfully landed many times before. After about a 30-minute flight, the pilot configured the airplane for landing on the shoreline. During touchdown, the passenger, who was in the rear seat, inadvertently applied the brakes. Because the brakes were applied on touchdown, the airplane immediately nosed over and came to rest inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wing strut. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Surface speed/braking-Incorrect use/operation - C
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that he was planning to perform an off-airport landing on the shore of a reservoir where he had successfully landed many times before. After an approximate 30-minute flight, the pilot configured the airplane for landing on the shoreline. During touchdown, the passenger, who was positioned in the rear-seat, inadvertently applied the brakes. Because of the brakes being depressed on touchdown, the airplane immediately nosed-over coming to rest inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wing strut. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:39 MST
Nearest AirportNephi Muni (9nm N)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftJavron PA-18 Replica
Tail NumberN864SC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-A1A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 38 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind30° @ 5 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point37 C / 30 C
Altimeter25.64 inHg
Observation Time23:56
Weather SourceWFAC