Probable cause
The pilot’s excessive use of brakes during landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that, during the landing roll in a tailwheel-equipped airplane, he inadvertently applied excessive braking and the airplane nosed over, which resulted in substantial damage to the rudder. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for ANC25LA089 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jul 14, 2025
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Egegik, Alaska
- Nearest airport
- Remote Strip (NONE)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Piper PA-12
- N-number
- N2638M
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1946
- 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.