2002-06-22: Cessna 185 — William Scoular — Chugiak, AK

Casualties unknown • Chugiak, AK, US

Probable cause

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.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

The pilot of the accident airplane made a straight-in approach to the 1,000 feet long airstrip. The pilot said he thought his ground speed felt a little fast, and that he thought he might have landed with a tailwind. He said the airplane touched down about halfway down the runway. He said when the main wheels touched he applied the brakes, the wheels locked-up, and the airplane nosed over. The airplane came to rest upside down near the center of the airstrip. A postaccident inspection by the pilot's mechanic disclosed no anomalies with the brakes.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2002-06-22 Cessna 185 accident near Chugiak, AK?

The pilot of the accident airplane made a straight-in approach to the 1,000 feet long airstrip. The pilot said he thought his ground speed felt a little fast, and that he thought he might have landed with a tailwind. He said the airplane touched down about halfway down the runway. He said when the main wheels touched…

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2002-06-22 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.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20020702X01039. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.

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