Final None May 3, 2019

N22052 accident at Orofino, ID

Luscombe 8 — Nose over/nose down at S68 (Orofino, ID)

DateMay 3, 2019
Tail numberN22052
AircraftLuscombe 8 · L8
LocationS68 — Orofino, ID
Phase of flightLanding
OperationPart 91 Personal
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseGAA19CA240

Probable cause

The pilot's improper brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience using heel brakes.

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