On 14 May 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.
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.