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N511MH accident description

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Crash location 40.503333°N, 75.786944°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 Kutztown, PA
40.398703°N, 76.321899°W
29.0 miles away
Tail number N511MH
Accident date 29 May 2008
Aircraft type Cessna 180
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

According to the pilot of the Cessna 180, she was of a small stature and required the aid of additional seat cushions in order to operate the airplane. After completing an uneventful flight and landing on a turf runway, the pilot taxied the airplane clear of the area. While turning off the runway area, the nose of the airplane started to "drop." The pilot attempted to arrest the "drop" by pulling aft on the control yoke, but had to brace herself to do so. She then inadvertently stepped on the brakes, and the airplane "nosed over," resulting in substantial damage to the wing spar. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane prior to the accident.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.

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