# NTSB CHI08CA234: Piper PA-25-235, N6990Z, Lawrenceville, IL, August 2, 2008

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report
- Date: August 2, 2008, 12:30 local (17:30 UTC)
- Place: Lawrenceville, IL
- Coordinates: 38.764167, -87.605552
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=38.7642&lon=-87.6056&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Defining event: [Landing: Nose over/nose down](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/096)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 1 minor
- Status: Completed, report August 28, 2008
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- Parties: Springfield, IL FSDO
- NTSB case key (mKey): 68744
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI08CA234
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/68744/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA234

## Probable cause

The pilot's misjudged application of the brakes during landing.

## Findings

NTSB's coded findings; those marked are part of the probable cause.

- [Landing gear system: brake](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01023242): Aircraft › Aircraft systems · Incorrect use/operation (probable cause); cases with it: [Piper PA-25-235, 3 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01023242/cases.md?model=7102504), [All aircraft, 297 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01023242/cases.md)

## Sequence of events

The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened.

- [Landing: Nose over/nose down](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/096) (defining event); cases with it: [Piper PA-25-235, 3 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/096/sequence.md?model=7102504), [All aircraft, 2,287 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/096/sequence.md)

## Analysis

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.

## Factual narrative

The pilot reported that during 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.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N6990Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6990Z), registered now, S/N 25-2740, built 1964 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: Piper PA-25-235
- Registry model: [Piper PA-25-235](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-25-235) (registry code 7102504) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-540 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-540-series) (registry code 41532, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 25-2740
- Airframe hours: 6630
- Engines: Lycoming O-540 235 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Glider tow, Part 91
- Registered owner: Wabash Valley Soaring Association Inc.
- Airworthiness certificate: Special, Restricted (Special)
- Last inspection: Annual, July 1, 2008
- Departed: LWV, Lawrenceville, IL

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 69; injuries: minor; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine sea, multi-engine land, single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 3, with waivers/limitations; last flight review July 1, 2007; seat: single; flight hours: 1,158 total, 110 in this make and model, 1,108 as pilot in command, 9 in the last 90 days, 2 in the last 30 days, 1 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 20° at 9 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 88 °F, dew point 68 °F
- Altimeter: 29.88 inHg
- Observed at: LWV

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 20080802843569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080802843569A), Aug 2, 2008: Piper PA25235, Lawrenceville, IL, Substantial damage. (-23) During the landing rollout the aircraft nosed over on it's back. The pilot in command stated he remembered the touchdown but could not recall what…

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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