RV8 - Final Report - N740MT

[A2022]

RV8 - Final Report - N740MT

well, this seems to be a simple one.

https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/ ... 194212/pdf

Analysis
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane stated that after he performed a normal three-point landing on a grass airstrip, he began to apply brakes and aft control stick input. As the airplane decelerated to a slow speed, it nosed over and came to rest inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to its right wing, fuselage, and vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that precluded normal operation.

Probable Cause and Findings
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during landing roll.