No fatalities

31 Aug 2012: PIPER PA-12 — Lon P. Pogue — Aniak, AK

Aniak, AK, United States

On 31 Aug 2012, a PIPER PA-12 operated by Lon P. Pogue was involved in an aviation accident near Aniak, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's excessive use of brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 13 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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During landing at a remote off-airport site, a tailwheel airplane veered right, went down an embankment, and nosed over after the pilot applied heavy braking.

Accident Overview

A tailwheel-equipped airplane sustained substantial damage after nosing over during a landing at a 900-foot long, remote off-airport site. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane.

Pilot's Account

According to the pilot, during the landing roll, the airplane veered slightly to the right before going down a small embankment. The pilot stated that he inadvertently applied heavy braking, causing both wheels to lock. The airplane subsequently nosed over.

Damage and Mechanical Status

The accident resulted in substantial damage to the wings and wing lift struts. The pilot noted that the airplane had no mechanical issues prior to the accident.

Contributing factors

PilotUnintentional use/operation