No fatalities

24 Apr 2008: Aeronca 15AC — Wolfgang Junge — Anchorage, AK

Anchorage, AK, United States

On 24 Apr 2008, an Aeronca 15AC operated by Wolfgang Junge was involved in an aviation accident near Anchorage, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's excessive use of brakes during the landing roll. A factor was an excessive taxispeed. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 10 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A pilot reported that after landing on a dry paved runway, heavy braking while turning caused the airplane to nose over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to wings and vertical stabilizer.

Accident Details

The pilot of a tundra tire-equipped airplane reported that after landing on a dry paved runway, he added engine power to expedite his taxi to the next taxiway intersection. As the airplane approached the intersection, the pilot applied heavy braking while turning to the left. The airplane then nosed over.

Aircraft Information

The pilot stated in his written report to the NTSB that the airplane was equipped with double puck wheel brakes and 29-inch tundra tires. He noted that excessive use of the brakes would cause the airplane to nose over.

Damage

The accident resulted in substantial damage to the wings and vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane.

Contributing factors

Causes

Incorrect use/operation

Other contributing factors

Runway/landing area conditionSurface speed/braking