Probable cause
The pilot's inadvertent and excessive application of brake pressure during landing, which resulted in a nose over.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that during landing, he inadvertently applied excessive pressure to the brakes, and the airplane nosed over, resulting in substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer and rudder. He reported that the airplane had recently been modified with hydraulic brakes, but there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for ANC12CA044 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- May 30, 2012
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Tok, Alaska
- Nearest airport
- Tok Junction (PFTO)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Silvaire LUSCOMBE 8F
- N-number
- N9906C
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.