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N914V accident description

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Crash location 41.025000°N, 80.413889°W
Reported location is a long distance from the NTSB's reported nearest city. This often means that the location has a typo, or is incorrect.
Nearest city New Castle, PA
40.751755°N, 76.258002°W
217.9 miles away
Tail number N914V
Accident date 17 Jun 2011
Aircraft type Perth Amboy Bird Ck
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The pilot stated he applied brakes on landing roll out and lost directional control of the airplane. The airplane ground looped and veered to the left. The main landing gear collapsed. The right wing impacted the runway breaking the lower wing spar and damaging the wing tip. The pilot stated he did not experience any mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's improper use of brakes during the landing rollout.

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