PIPER PA 18
Palmer, AK — May 27, 2016
Event Information
| Date | May 27, 2016 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA16CA287 |
| Event ID | 20160608X25102 |
| Location | Palmer, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 61.17972, -148.69305 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA 18 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's incorrect brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.
Full 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.
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.