No fatalities

Tailwheel Airplane Noses Over During Taxi at Unknown Location

Anchorage, AK, United States

On May 14, 2015, a PIPER PA 18-150 operated by GRAHAM, JASON 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 to maintain directional control, which resulted 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 pilot was taxiing after landing when the airplane veered right. Application of brakes caused the tailwheel airplane to nose over, resulting in substantial damage and minor injuries to the pilot.

Accident

A pilot was conducting a personal flight in a tailwheel-equipped, single-engine airplane. According to the pilot, after landing and while taxiing to exit the runway, the airplane began to veer to the right. The pilot applied the brakes in an effort to regain directional control, which caused the airplane to nose over and come to rest inverted.

Damage

The accident resulted in substantial damage to the wings and fuselage of the airplane.

Injuries

The pilot, who was the sole occupant of the airplane, sustained minor injuries.

Pilot Report

The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

Contributing factors

Causes

PilotIncorrect use/operation

Other contributing factors

Directional control — Not attained/maintained

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 14 May 2015 PIPER PA 18-150 accident near Anchorage, AK?

A pilot was taxiing after landing when the airplane veered right. Application of brakes caused the tailwheel airplane to nose over, resulting in substantial damage and minor injuries to the pilot.

Were there any fatalities in the 14 May 2015 PIPER PA 18-150 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 14 May 2015 involved a PIPER PA 18-150, operated by GRAHAM, JASON, at Anchorage, AK.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's excessive use of brakes to maintain directional control, which resulted in a nose over.