On June 19, 2006, a Christen Industries A-1 (registration N9622V) was involved in an aviation accident near Takotna, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's application of excessive braking during the landing roll on a soft and wet surface. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A private pilot reported that his tundra tire-equipped airplane nosed over during a landing roll on a soft, wet surface after applying heavy braking. Substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer and left wing strut occurred.
Accident Details
A private certificated pilot was landing a tundra tire-equipped airplane at an off-airport site during a local flight under Title 14, CFR Part 91. During a telephone conversation with the NTSB investigator-in-charge, the pilot stated that during the landing roll on a soft and wet surface, he applied heavy braking. The airplane subsequently nosed over.
Damage and Mechanical Issues
The accident resulted in substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer and one left wing strut. The pilot indicated that there were no preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane. He attributed the event solely to his own control input.
Pilot Account
The pilot reported that he applied excessive braking during the landing roll. This action caused the airplane to pitch forward and nose over. No other contributing factors were mentioned by the pilot or identified in the source material.
Probable cause
The pilot's application of excessive braking during the landing roll on a soft and wet surface.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 19 Jun 2006 Christen Industries A-1 accident near Takotna, AK?
A private pilot reported that his tundra tire-equipped airplane nosed over during a landing roll on a soft, wet surface after applying heavy braking. Substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer and left wing strut occurred.
Were there any fatalities in the 19 Jun 2006 Christen Industries A-1 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 19 Jun 2006 involved a Christen Industries A-1, registration N9622V, at Takotna, AK.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's application of excessive braking during the landing roll on a soft and wet surface.
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