Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-12 near Egegik, AK — 2025-07-14

Final reportANC25LA089
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Date
2025-07-14
Location
Egegik, AK, USA
Airport
NONE
Aircraft
PIPER PA-12
Registration
N2638M
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s excessive use of brakes during landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, during the landing roll in a tailwheel-equipped airplane, he inadvertently applied excessive braking and the airplane 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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