PIPER PA-18-150
Talkeetna, AK — July 1, 2021
Event Information
| Date | July 1, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC21LA054 |
| Event ID | 20210713103462 |
| Location | Talkeetna, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 62.56000, -150.77000 |
| Airport | Private |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-18-150 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s excessive use of brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose-over. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision and the gusty tailwind conditions.
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.