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Fort Morgan, Colorado

November 24, 2015 · NTSB GAA16CA061 · MELVIN K CALLEN BACKCOUNTRY SUPERCUB (N842MC)
Minor/None
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NTSB Narrative

The pilot reported that during final approach he observed "prairie dog holes" on the private grass runway. The touchdown was "normal," but during the rollout the pilot observed additional prairie dog holes ahead and applied the brakes. Subsequently, the airplane skidded for about 50 feet on the "soft and sandy" area of the runway and nosed over. The vertical stabilizer sustained substantial damaged.

The pilot reported there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot's excessive braking during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.

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NTSB Findings

  • Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Surface speed/braking-Incorrect use/operation - C
  • Personnel issues-Task performance-Use of equip/info-Aircraft control-Pilot - C
  • Environmental issues-Physical environment-Runway/land/takeoff/taxi surface-Soft-Effect on equipment

Details

NTSB ReportGAA16CA061
AircraftMELVIN K CALLEN BACKCOUNTRY SUPERCUB
RegistrationN842MC
DamageSUBS
FAR Part091
Location40.2481, -103.9183
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