No fatalities

30 Aug 2015: CESSNA 180B B — Above Alaska Aviation — Skwentna, AK

Skwentna, AK, United States

On 30 Aug 2015, a CESSNA 180B B operated by Above Alaska Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Skwentna, 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; 14 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A tailwheel airplane equipped with tundra tires bounced during landing at a remote airstrip. The pilot's forward then aft elevator inputs and brake application resulted in a nose-over and substantial damage.

Accident Details

A tailwheel airplane, equipped with tundra tires, was landing at a remote airstrip. The pilot reported encountering light windshear on short final. The airplane subsequently touched down harder than expected and bounced.

Sequence of Events

In an effort to recover from the bounce, the pilot applied forward elevator control. After the main wheels were firmly on the ground, he applied aft elevator control and brake pressure. This sequence of inputs resulted in the airplane nosing over.

Damage

The accident caused substantial damage to the rudder, vertical stabilizer, wings, and right lift strut.

Mechanical Status

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

Contributing factors

PilotIncorrect use/operation