BELLANCA 7GCBC
Fairbanks, AK — July 6, 2012
Event Information
| Date | July 6, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC12CA071 |
| Event ID | 20120710X33140 |
| Location | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 64.74167, -147.95166 |
| Airport | Clear Creek Strip |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | BELLANCA |
| 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 excessive use of brakes during landing, which resulted in a noseover.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was landing his tailwheel-equipped airplane on a dirt airstrip. After correcting for an off-centerline landing, he applied heavier braking than normal, and the airplane nosed over, resulting in substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer.
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.