Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-18-150 near Port Alsworth, AK — 2022-07-15

Final reportANC22LA058
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Date
2022-07-15
Location
Port Alsworth, AK, USA
Airport
PVT
Aircraft
PIPER PA-18-150
Registration
N14LD
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, after evaluating an off-airport landing site he proceeded with an approach to landing. During the landing rollout, excessive braking was applied and the airplane subsequently nosed-over which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing, right lift strut, vertical stabilizer, and rudder. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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