PIPER J5A
Chickaloon, AK — September 11, 2010
Event Information
| Date | September 11, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC10CA092 |
| Event ID | 20100916X32205 |
| Location | Chickaloon, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 61.81139, -147.91556 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | J5A |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's excessive use of brakes during a rejected takeoff, resulting in a nose over.
Full Narrative
The solo private pilot was practicing touch and go landings at a private airstrip under Title 14, CFR Part 91. The pilot reported that after touching down long on the runway, he applied full power, and the engine "coughed," and did not produce takeoff power. He said he was approaching the end of the runway and applied too much brake, and the airplane nosed over. He said previously the engine had been running rich at idle. He also reported that he could have cleared the engine on final. He said his instructor who was watching, told him when he applied power a cloud of black smoke emitted from the engine. He said the right wing, right lift-strut, and rudder were substantially damaged in the accident.
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.