Pilot Debrief

Champion 7GCBC near Fairbanks, AK — 2019-08-19

Final reportGAA19CA501
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Date
2019-08-19
Location
Fairbanks, AK, USA
Aircraft
Champion 7GCBC
Registration
N87010
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's overapplication of brakes during landing on unimproved terrain, which resulted in a nose-over.

NTSB narrative

According to a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector, the pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the landing roll on unimproved terrain, he applied the brakes too hard, and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right-wing lift struts and rudder. The FAA inspector added that the pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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