Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-18 near Anchorage, AK — 2008-10-02

Final reportANC09LA002
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Date
2008-10-02
Location
Anchorage, AK, USA
Aircraft
PIPER PA-18
Registration
N788
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's excessive application of the brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.

NTSB narrative

The commercial-certificated pilot, seated in the rear seat of a tundra-tire-equipped airplane, was landing on a gravel bar. During the landing roll, the pilot applied excessive braking and the airplane nosed over.

NTSB coding

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