Aviation Accident Summary ANC90LA123

BIG RIVER, AK, USA

Aircraft #1

N75PC

PIPER PA-18-150

Analysis

THE PILOT MADE A WHEELS LANDING ON A SOFT DIRT STRIP. WITH THE DEPARTURE END OF THE STRIP RAPIDLY APPROACHING, HE APPLIED HEAVY BRAKING, CAUSING THE AIRPLANE TO NOSE OVER. THE AIRPLANE WAS EQUIPPED WITH 30 INCH OVERSIZED TIRES.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE IMPROPER USE OF BRAKES BY THE PILOT DURING THE LANDING ROLL.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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