PIPER PA-18
Anchorage, AK — August 13, 2012
Event Information
| Date | August 13, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC12CA086 |
| Event ID | 20120813X13503 |
| Location | Anchorage, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 61.28472, -149.80305 |
| Airport | Sixmile Lake |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-18 |
| 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 passenger's inadvertent application of the brake pedals during landing, which resulted in a noseover.
Full Narrative
The pilot was landing on a gravel airstrip, and the airplane bounced during touchdown. When it touched down again, the pilot began to apply the brakes, and as expected, the tail of the airplane began to rise slightly. The rear seat passenger did not realize that this condition was normal, and braced his feet against the rudder pedals, which applied increased brake pressure. The airplane nosed over resulting in substantial damage to the rudder, vertical stabilizer, and wing lift struts.
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.