PIPER PA 11
Petersville, AK — September 14, 2017
Event Information
| Date | September 14, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA544 |
| Event ID | 20170921X30609 |
| Location | Petersville, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 62.38055, -151.90862 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA 11 |
| 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 overapplication of brakes, which resulted in a nose-over.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, while performing a wheel landing on an unimproved gravel airstrip, a gust of wind lifted the "weight off of [the] tires and initiated a skid." He added that, as the airplane settled back on the airstrip the tail rose rapidly due to the brakes being applied, and the airplane nosed over.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing lift strut and empennage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane 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.