On June 22, 2002, a Cessna 185 (registration N9378H) operated by William Scoular was involved in an aviation accident near Chugiak, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's excessive braking, which resulted in a noseover during landing. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's improper touchdown point, and landing with a tailwind. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot reported a straight-in approach to a 1,000-foot airstrip, touching down halfway. After braking, the wheels locked and the airplane nosed over, coming to rest inverted. A postaccident inspection found no brake anomalies.
Accident Details
The accident airplane made a straight-in approach to a 1,000-foot long airstrip. The pilot reported that his ground speed felt a little fast and that he might have landed with a tailwind. The airplane touched down approximately halfway down the runway.
Pilot Account
According to the pilot, when the main wheels touched the ground, he applied the brakes. The wheels locked up, causing the airplane to nosed over. The airplane came to rest upside down near the center of the airstrip.
Postaccident Inspection
Following the accident, the pilot's mechanic conducted an inspection of the brakes. The inspection disclosed no anomalies with the braking system.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 22 Jun 2002 Cessna 185 accident near Chugiak, AK?
A pilot reported a straight-in approach to a 1,000-foot airstrip, touching down halfway. After braking, the wheels locked and the airplane nosed over, coming to rest inverted. A postaccident inspection found no brake anomalies.
Were there any fatalities in the 22 Jun 2002 Cessna 185 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 22 Jun 2002 involved a Cessna 185, registration N9378H, operated by William Scoular, at Chugiak, AK.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's excessive braking, which resulted in a noseover during landing. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's improper touchdown point, and landing with a tailwind.
A SkyWalk Join't 3 paraglider crashed into the ground near Las Vizcachas, Chile, on September 1, 2024. The pilot and passenger sustained serious spinal…
PARAPENTE (ULTRALIVIANO NO MOTORIZADO)·2024-09-01DGAC Chile
A Cessna 172N struck electrical cables while on final approach to land at Aucó Aerodrome in Chile. The pilot was uninjured, but the aircraft sustained damage…
A Bombardier DHC-8-402 suffered a tail strike during landing at Puerto Williams on September 9, 2024. All 76 occupants were unharmed, but the aircraft…
A MYD JS-MD 3 glider veered off the runway and struck a wall at Vitacura Aerodrome on January 6, 2025. The pilot was uninjured, but the aircraft sustained…
A recreational paraglider flight in Puchuncaví, Chile, ended with the pilot sustaining serious injuries after a rapid descent and impact with a hillside on…
PARAPENTE (ULTRALIVIANO NO MOTORIZADO)·2025-03-29DGAC Chile
A Tecnam P2006T landed on its belly at an aerodrome in Poland after the crew failed to confirm landing gear deployment. The incident resulted in no injuries…