ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 285771
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| Date: | Saturday 2 August 2008 |
| Time: | 11:30 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-25-235 |
| Owner/operator: | Wabash Valley Soaring Association Inc. |
| Registration: | N6990Z |
| MSN: | 25-2740 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1964 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 6630 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-540 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Lawrenceville, Illinois -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | Lawrenceville-Vincennes International Airport, IL (LWV/KLWV) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that during the landing he "attempted to apply light brake pressure to shorten landing roll." The airplane subsequently nosed over. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane during the accident flight.
Probable Cause: The pilot's misjudged application of the brakes during landing.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI08CA234
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 02-Oct-2022 14:48 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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