On 17 Aug 2017, a PIPER PA18 A150 was involved in an aviation accident near Tyonek, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s use of excessive braking during the landing roll, 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 tailwheel-equipped airplane nosed over during an off-airport landing on wet marsh vegetation after the pilot applied excessive braking, causing substantial damage to the left wing lift struts and rudder.
Incident Overview
A pilot reported that during an off-airport landing on wet marsh vegetation, he applied excessive braking, which caused the tailwheel-equipped airplane to nose over. The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Damage Assessment
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing lift struts and rudder. No other damage was reported.
Pilot Actions
The pilot acknowledged that his use of excessive braking during the landing contributed to the nose-over event. The airplane's tailwheel configuration and the wet, marshy surface were factors in the incident.