Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-18-150 near Bethel, AK — 2023-09-20

Final reportANC23LA084
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Date
2023-09-20
Location
Bethel, AK, USA
Aircraft
PIPER PA-18-150
Registration
N8192D
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s excessive use of brakes during landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that while landing a tailwheel-equipped airplane at a remote off airport site, he inadvertently applied excessive braking during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over and substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported that there were no pre-accident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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