Probable cause
The pilot’s excessive use of brakes during landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.
NTSB analysis
The instructor pilot, seated in the back seat, reported that they had completed eleven landings in a tailwheel-equipped airplane. Five landings were touch-and-go, two were go-around and four were full stop-and-go. The instructor pilot reported that on the last landing the airplane touched down smoothly but he subsequently lost directional control, and inadvertently applied excessive braking, resulting in a nose over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the rudder, left wing struts and vertical stabilizer. The instructor pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for ANC25LA062 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jul 2, 2025
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Wasilla, Alaska
- Nearest airport
- Goose Bay Airport (Z40)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Champion 7ECA
- N-number
- N5169X
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1969
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Instructional
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.