PIPER PA-12
Slana, AK — September 14, 2008
Event Information
| Date | September 14, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC08CA124 |
| Event ID | 20081003X62314 |
| Location | Slana, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 62.47861, -143.92056 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-12 |
| 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 excessive application of the brakes during the landing roll, resulting in a nose over and substantial damage.
Full Narrative
The solo private pilot reported he was landing his tailwheel airplane at an off-airport site and inadvertently applied the brakes too hard. The airplane nosed over, and sustained substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer, rudder, and wing lift struts. He said there were no preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane.
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.