Casualties unknown

Tailwheel Airplane Nose-Over During Landing Rollout (N9963Q)

Palmer, AK, US

On August 19, 2001, a Piper PA-18-135 (registration N9963Q) was involved in an aviation accident near Palmer, AK. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's excessive braking during the transition from landing rollout to taxi. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-06-10Data APIEditorial standards

Pilot reports excessive braking during transition from landing rollout to taxi caused tailwheel airplane to nose over, resulting in substantial damage to left wing and lift strut.

Accident Details

A certificated airline transport pilot was landing a tailwheel-equipped airplane at a remote off-airport site. The accident occurred during the landing rollout as the pilot transitioned to taxi.

Pilot Statement

In a written statement to the National Transportation Safety Board, the pilot stated: "During transition from landing rollout to taxi, I used too much braking for conditions. Airplane went up on its nose, then gently over onto its back."

Damage

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and left wing lift strut.

Mechanical Condition

The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane.

Probable cause

The pilot's excessive braking during the transition from landing rollout to taxi.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20010919X01961. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.