Pilot Debrief

CHAMPION 7GCBC near Nenana, AK — 2021-09-18

Final reportANC21LA091
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Date
2021-09-18
Location
Nenana, AK, USA
Airport
2AK1
Aircraft
CHAMPION 7GCBC
Registration
N6357N
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilots over application of the brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose-over.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that while landing in gusty wind conditions, the airplane drifted to the right before touchdown. As the airplane “hit the ground”, he reduced the engine power, and applied the brakes. Subsequently, he over applied the brakes and the airplane nosed over coming to rest inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and empennage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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