On August 17, 1995, a Piper PA-18A (registration N9067D) operated by James L. Baum was involved in an aviation accident near Skwentna, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION. A FACTOR RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF A SHORT/UNEVEN LANDING AREA THAT REQUIRED EXCESSIVE BRAKING ACTION WHILE LANDING WITH A TAILWIND. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A pilot landing on a river gravel bar applied brakes after touchdown. The airplane began to nose over, but after releasing brakes, the pilot reapplied braking over a dip, causing the airplane to nose over and sustain wing rib damage.
Landing and Incident
A pilot was performing a landing on a river gravel bar near a remote lodge. The landing area was oriented on a 090-degree heading and measured approximately 375 feet in length at an elevation of 2,300 feet mean sea level. A slight tailwind of about 4 knots was present from the west.
After touchdown, the pilot applied the brakes, and the airplane began to nose down. The pilot released the brakes but was approaching the end of the landing area. As the airplane encountered a dip in the gravel surface, the pilot applied braking action once again. The airplane then nosed over and sustained damage to the wing ribs.
What happened in the 17 Aug 1995 Piper PA-18A accident near Skwentna, AK?
A pilot landing on a river gravel bar applied brakes after touchdown. The airplane began to nose over, but after releasing brakes, the pilot reapplied braking over a dip, causing the airplane to nose over and sustain wing rib damage.
Were there any fatalities in the 17 Aug 1995 Piper PA-18A accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 17 Aug 1995 involved a Piper PA-18A, registration N9067D, operated by James L. Baum, at Skwentna, AK.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION. A FACTOR RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF A SHORT/UNEVEN LANDING AREA THAT REQUIRED EXCESSIVE BRAKING ACTION WHILE LANDING WITH A TAILWIND.
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