Champion 7GCBC
Fairbanks, AK — August 19, 2019
Event Information
| Date | August 19, 2019 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA19CA501 |
| Event ID | 20190819X62641 |
| Location | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 64.28000, -148.11000 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Champion |
| Model | 7GCBC |
| 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 during landing on unimproved terrain, which resulted in a nose-over.
Full Narrative
According to a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector, the pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the landing roll on unimproved terrain, he applied the brakes too hard, and the airplane nosed over.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right-wing lift struts and rudder.
The FAA inspector added that the pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot did not submit the National Transportation Safety Board Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report Form 6120.1 as requested.
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.