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May 4, 2024 · Michael Milburn VANS RV8 · N740MT
Cascade, MT
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 4, 2024
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Cascade, MT
Aircraft
Michael Milburn VANS RV8 (2021)
Tail Number
N740MT
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR24LA140
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane stated that after he performed a normal three-point landing on a grass airstrip, he began to apply brakes and aft control stick input. As the airplane decelerated to a slow speed, it nosed over and came to rest inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to its right wing, fuselage, and vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Personnel issues-Task performance-Use of equip/info-Aircraft control-Pilot
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane stated that after he performed a normal three-point landing on a grass airstrip, he began to apply brakes and aft control stick input. As the airplane decelerated to a slow speed, it nosed over and came to rest inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to its right wing, fuselage, and vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:15 MDT
Nearest AirportPrivate Strip (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMichael Milburn VANS RV8
Tail NumberN740MT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · YO-360-A1A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 71 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 11 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 F / 27 F
Altimeter29.83 inHg
Observation Time11:55
Weather SourceWFAC