Probable cause
The pilot's excessive brake application during the landing roll resulting in a nose over.
NTSB analysis
The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that he was attempting to land on an unimproved dirt strip. He encountered a slight tailwind when he crossed the runway threshold and while the airplane was fast he applied excessive braking. Subsequently, the airplane nosed over, which resulted in substantial damage to the forward fuselage and right-wing strut.
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 WPR26LA088 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jan 21, 2026
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Alcova, Wyoming
- Nearest airport
- Pvt (NA)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Amateur-built CCX-2000
- N-number
- N972WY
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 2018
- 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.