KIRK ELLIS WENDELL PTUNDRADACTYL
Friday Creek, AK — June 20, 2019
Event Information
| Date | June 20, 2019 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA19CA370 |
| Event ID | 20190611X24654 |
| Location | Friday Creek, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 61.34139, -148.35583 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | KIRK ELLIS WENDELL |
| Model | PTUNDRADACTYL |
| 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 brake application during landing on a short runway due to his lack of familiarity with the toe brakes, which resulted in a nose-over.
Full Narrative
The pilot in the experimental amateur-built, tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during a test flight, he landed on the 800ft-long off airport, sand and gravel surface, and the airplane nosed over. The pilot added that the accident could have been prevented by landing on surfaces that, "would not require the use of much braking until I more fully acclimated myself to the toe brake setup in this plane and to sort out any braking pressure issues a little more thoroughly."
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the rudder and the right wing.
The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures 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.