Pilot Debrief

BELLANCA 8GCBC near Lime Village, AK — 2024-08-31

Final reportANC24LA087
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Date
2024-08-31
Location
Lime Village, AK, USA
Aircraft
BELLANCA 8GCBC
Registration
N1217E
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s excessive braking during the landing roll, resulting in a nose over.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, while landing at a remote, rough and uneven airstrip in a tailwheel-equipped airplane, he encountered several strong gusts of wind from the left, which pushed the airplane to the right. He said the right main wheel subsequently contacted an area of soft tundra-covered terrain, which resulted in a rapid deceleration. During the rapid deceleration, he inadvertently applied excessive braking action, and the airplane nosed over, sustaining substantial damage to the left wing, lift struts and empennage. The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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