CircumFlightN677M Reed Mike SMITHS SUPER CUB accident
NTSB GAA20CA004 · 2019-10-05 · Triangle, ID · near 2ID3
Docket — crew, injuries and powerplant
Summary
The pilot reported that, during the landing roll on a dirt airstrip, the airplane skidded on a thin layer of frost on the dirt. He applied the brakes, and as the airplane transitioned to dry gravel, it nosed over. He added that he believed that the braking pressure he applied was excessive for the gravel portion of the airstrip. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right-wing lift strut and rudder. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Full narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the landing roll on a dirt airstrip, the airplane skidded on a thin layer of frost on the dirt. He applied the brakes, and as the airplane transitioned to dry gravel, the airplane nosed over. He added that he believed that the braking pressure he applied was excessive for the dry portion of the airstrip.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing lift strut and rudder.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable cause
The pilot's excessive use of brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over. The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident.
Circumstances
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather conditions
- Visual Meteorological Cond
- Light condition
- Day
- Sky condition
- NONE
- Ceiling (ft)
- 0
- Visibility (sm)
- 10
- Wind direction
- 90
- Wind speed (kt)
- 5
- Temperature (F)
- 34
- Nearest airport
- JOSEPHINE RANCH
- Distance from field
- 0.0
- Airport elevation
- 5100
Aircraft
| Registration | Make | Model | Damage | FAR part |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N677M | Reed Mike | SMITHS SUPER CUB | SUBS | 091 |
Sequence of events
| # | Occurrence | Phase |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Landing Loss of control on ground defining | Cruise |
| 2 | Landing Nose over/nose down | Cruise |