Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA18 near Salcha, AK — 2018-06-17

Final reportGAA18CA355
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Date
2018-06-17
Location
Salcha, AK, USA
Aircraft
PIPER PA18
Registration
N9098D
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s overapplication of the brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose-over.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, while landing on an unimproved, off-airport site, he applied too much brake pressure, and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing lift struts, empennage, and fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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