PIPER PA18
Salcha, AK — June 17, 2018
Event Information
| Date | June 17, 2018 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA18CA355 |
| Event ID | 20180618X33220 |
| Location | Salcha, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 64.47722, -146.77417 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA18 |
| 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 the brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose-over.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, while landing on an unimproved, off-airport site, he applied too much brakes, and the airplane nosed over.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing lift struts, empennage, and fuselage.
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.