Probable cause
The pilot’s excessive use of brakes during landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that while landing a tailwheel-equipped airplane at a remote off airport site, he inadvertently applied excessive braking during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over and substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported that there were no pre-accident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for ANC23LA084 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Sep 20, 2023
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Bethel, Alaska
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Piper PA-18-150
- N-number
- N8192D
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1957
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
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