PIPER PA 18-150
Anchorage, AK — May 14, 2015
Event Information
| Date | May 14, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC15CA025 |
| Event ID | 20150514X71721 |
| Location | Anchorage, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 61.18722, -149.96584 |
| Airport | LAKE HOOD |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA 18-150 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's excessive use of brakes to maintain directional control, which resulted in a nose over.
Full Narrative
The pilot was on a personal flight in a tailwheel-equipped, single engine airplane. The pilot stated that after landing, and while taxiing to exit the runway, the airplane began to veer to the right. He applied the brakes in an effort to regain control and the airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted, resulting is substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. The pilot and sole occupant sustained minor injuries. The pilot stated there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.