Crash location | 27.069445°N, 82.437500°W |
Nearest city | Venice, FL
27.099777°N, 82.454263°W 2.3 miles away |
Tail number | N845V |
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Accident date | 25 Feb 2008 |
Aircraft type | Waco CTO |
Additional details: | None |
The pilot stated that during the landing roll he probably braked excessively, which caused the airplane to nose over. Examination by an FAA inspector revealed that no mechanical anomalies were found with the airplane. The vertical stabilizer was buckled as a result of the nose over.
The pilot's improper use of brakes during the landing roll.