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NTSB investigation record

WPR26LA114

Completed

American champion aircraft 8Gcbc· N636DB

Date
March 2, 2026
Location
Carefree, AZ
Conditions
VMC
Record
Completed

Primary finding

Probable cause

<p style="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt;line-height:108%;font-size:12pt;background-color:#ffffff;"><br /><span style="font-family:'Roboto';background-color:#ffffff;">The pilot’s decision to operate the airplane with a known mechanical defect, and the improper application of the main wheel brakes, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.</span></p>

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