Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA 18 near Palmer, AK — 2016-05-27

Final reportGAA16CA287
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Date
2016-05-27
Location
Palmer, AK, USA
Aircraft
PIPER PA 18
Registration
N82057
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's incorrect brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he was practicing off airport landings on a soft gravel strip. The pilot further reported that during the landing roll, he applied excessive brake and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right forward lift strut and empennage. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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