Accident · 2015-06-26

NTSB case GAA15CA160 · SILVAIRE LUSCOMBE 8A · Part 91

What the record says

Event date
2015-06-26
Event type
Accident
Highest injury level
No injuries
Aircraft
SILVAIRE LUSCOMBE 8A (N28437)
Operating rule
Part 91
Operator
Steve McLean and Lyle E. Mooney Operator named in NTSB report
Operated by (per NTSB report)
Steve McLean and Lyle E. Mooney

Probable cause

The pilot's excessive brake application during the landing roll resulting in a nose over.

Source: NTSB case GAA15CA160

Flight crew

Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.

RoleCertificateInstrument ratingAgeMedicalFlight hours
Pilot pilot flyingPrivateNone83Class 3 (2013-06-20)423.1 total · 13.5 in this make/model · 423.1 as PIC

Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.

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