Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-18-150 near McCarthy, AK — 2023-08-30

Final reportANC23LA068
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Date
2023-08-30
Location
McCarthy, AK, USA
Airport
NONE
Aircraft
PIPER PA-18-150
Registration
N416RK
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s excessive application of brakes during landing that resulted in a nose over.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that during landing, he applied too much brake pressure and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer and 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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