Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-18-150 near Palmer, AK — 2024-09-15

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Date
2024-09-15
Location
Palmer, AK, USA
Aircraft
PIPER PA-18-150
Registration
N4118Z
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's excessive braking during the landing roll, resulting in a ground loop and nose over.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, during the landing roll on a gravel bar, he applied brakes too aggressively on an area of soft ground. The airplane ground looped and nosed over which resulted in substantial damage to the rudder. 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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