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January 22, 2020 · Piper PA-18 Replica No Series · N944KM
Jean, NV
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 22, 2020
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Jean, NV
Aircraft
Piper PA-18 Replica No Series (2019)
Tail Number
N944KM
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR20CA074
The pilot reported that, during an uneventful landing roll on a dry lakebed, he inadvertently applied the brakes, and the airplane nosed over. The right wing and rudder sustained substantial damage. 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 inadvertent application of the brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during the uneventful landing roll on the dry lakebed, he inadvertently applied the brakes, and the airplane nosed over. The right wing and rudder were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 PST
Nearest Airport6nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-18 Replica No Series
Tail NumberN944KM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-EXO · Reciprocating · 210
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 75 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time16:53
Weather SourceWFAC