Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-18-150 near Talkeetna, AK — 2021-07-01

Final reportANC21LA054
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Date
2021-07-01
Location
Talkeetna, AK, USA
Airport
PVT
Aircraft
PIPER PA-18-150
Registration
N8996Y
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s excessive use of brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose-over. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision and the gusty tailwind conditions.

Contributing factors

Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision and the gusty tailwind conditions.

NTSB narrative

The flight instructor reported that after evaluating an uphill off-airport landing site, the pilot receiving instruction proceeded with an approach to landing. The airplane touched down long due to excessive airspeed and a gusty tailwind. During the landing rollout, and as the airplane neared the crest of the hill, excessive braking was applied and the airplane subsequently nosed-over resulting in substantial damage to the right lift strut 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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