BELLANCA 7GCBC
Aniak, AK — October 22, 2011
Event Information
| Date | October 22, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC12CA004 |
| Event ID | 20111024X63841 |
| Location | Aniak, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 61.18694, -159.12167 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | BELLANCA |
| Model | 7GCBC |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DUSK |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's excessive use of brakes during landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot was landing at an off-airport site in a tailwheel-equipped airplane. He said he applied excessive braking pressure during landing, and the airplane nosed over. The brakes had recently been replaced with larger brakes, and he said he should have practiced more after the new brakes were installed prior to landing at the off-airport site.
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.