Waco CTO accident near Venice, Florida, February 25, 2008
On February 25, 2008 at about 6:50 pm local time, a Waco CTO, registered N845V, was substantially damaged in an accident during landing (landing roll) near Venice, Florida (Venice Muni airport). It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 1 person had minor injuries. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The pilot's improper use of brakes during the landing roll.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- February 25, 2008 · about 6:50 pm local time
- Place
- Venice, Florida · Venice Muni · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person had minor injuries.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Waco CTO · all CTOs on the register
- Registration
- N845V · registry record · serial 3225
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
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 complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Nose over/nose down during landing (landing roll) defining event
The NTSB's findings
- cause Aircraft › Aircraft systems › Landing gear system › Brake › Incorrect use/operation
Pilot
- Certificate: private
- Ratings: single-engine land
- Flight time: 2,000 hours in all; 10 in this make and model; 50 in the last 90 days; 20 in the last 30 days; 2,000 as pilot in command
- Last flight review: June 1, 2007
- Medical certificate: Class 3 (with waivers/limitations)
- Seat: frt
- Injury: no injuries
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 4,027 hours
- Last inspection: annual inspection, July 1, 2007; 0 hours since
- Maximum gross weight: 50 lb
- Seats: 3
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Wright 760A (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: VNC Venice FL at 4:00 pm
- Destination: VNC Venice FL
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 22, 5,000 ft by 150 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 270° at 7 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 75°F (24°C), dew point 64°F (18°C)
- Altimeter: 30.03 inHg
- Observation at 5:53 pm from SRQ, 25 miles away
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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