Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary ANC12CA004

Aniak, AK, USA

Aircraft #1

N11668

BELLANCA 7GCBC

Analysis

The pilot was landing at an off-airport site in a tailwheel-equipped airplane. He said he applied excessive brake pressure during landing, and the airplane nosed over, sustaining substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. 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.

Factual Information

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.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's excessive use of brakes during landing.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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