Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-18-150 near Nikiski, AK — 2011-06-23

Final reportANC11CA054
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Date
2011-06-23
Location
Nikiski, AK, USA
Aircraft
PIPER PA-18-150
Registration
N6248R
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's improper use of brakes during landing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he was landing on a beach when he applied the brakes too heavily during the landing roll, and the airplane nosed over. During the nose over, the rudder and the right lift strut sustained substantial damage. The pilot said that there were no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents1

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