No fatalities

11 Sep 2010: PIPER J5A — Russ Landers — Chickaloon, AK

Chickaloon, AK, United States

On 11 Sep 2010, a PIPER J5A operated by Russ Landers was involved in an aviation accident near Chickaloon, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's excessive use of brakes during a rejected takeoff, resulting in a nose over. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A solo private pilot reported that after a long landing, the engine coughed upon applying takeoff power. He applied excessive brakes, causing the airplane to nose over. Substantial damage to the right wing, right lift-strut, and rudder occurred.

Incident Details

A solo private pilot was conducting touch-and-go landing practice at a private airstrip under Title 14, CFR Part 91. According to the pilot, after touching down long on the runway, he applied full power, but the engine "coughed" and did not produce takeoff power. Approaching the end of the runway, he applied too much brake, and the airplane nosed over.

Pilot Report

The pilot stated that previously the engine had been running rich at idle. He also mentioned that he could have cleared the engine on final. An instructor who was watching the event reported seeing a cloud of black smoke emit from the engine when the pilot applied power.

Damage

The accident resulted in substantial damage to the right wing, right lift-strut, and rudder. No other damage was reported.

Background

The flight was conducted under private operations. The pilot was the sole occupant. No injuries were reported. The exact aircraft type, registration, and other details were not specified in the source.

Contributing factors

Incorrect use/operationPilot