Probable cause
The pilot's over application of brakes during taxi, which resulted in a nose over.
NTSB analysis
The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, after landing on a gravel runway, he was taxiing with speed to the turnaround point. He applied brakes, the tail of the airplane came up and the airplane nosed over.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and vertical stabilizer.
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 WPR20CA233 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jul 20, 2020
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Bear Valley, Alaska
- Nearest airport
- Bear Valley (PVT)
- Highest injury
- None
- Light
- Day
Cessna 180
- N-number
- N2929C
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1954
- 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.