MIA03CA086

Factual narrative

On April 1, 2003, about 1000 eastern standard time, a Mathews Pegazai, N405BM, registered to and operated by a private individual, nosed over during landing roll at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport, Lakeland, Florida, while on a Title 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The commercial-rated pilot received minor injuries and the airplane received substantial damage. The flight originated from Cross City, Florida, the same day, about 0830. The pilot stated he made a normal approach and landing to runway 9 right. During landing roll a gust of wind lifted the left wing. He did not respond quick enough and the right wing contacted the runway and the airplane nosed over. The pilot stated he made a normal approach and landing to runway 9 right. During landing roll a gust of wind lifted the left wing. He did not respond quick enough and the right wing contacted the runway and the airplane nosed over. Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database (Pre-2008 Archive) Retrieved: 2026-02-12