Final None Dec 13, 2021

N1616K accident at Ellinwood, KS

Luscombe 8A — Nose over/nose down at 1K6 (Ellinwood, KS)

DateDec 13, 2021
Tail numberN1616K
AircraftLuscombe 8A · Luscombe 8 · L8
Location1K6 — Ellinwood, KS
Phase of flightLanding
OperationPart 91 Personal
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseCEN22LA079

Probable cause

The pilot's improper brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.

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