On 4 Jun 2018, a PIPER PA18 150 was involved in an aviation accident near Healy, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s overapplication of the brakes 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.
During landing on a downhill off-airport grass strip, the pilot overapplied the brakes, causing the tailwheel airplane to nose over and come to rest inverted. The fuselage and empennage sustained substantial damage.
Accident Details
A tailwheel-equipped airplane experienced a nose-over event during the landing roll on a downhill, off-airport grass landing site. The pilot reported that he over applied the brakes, which caused the airplane to pitch forward onto its nose and subsequently come to rest inverted.
Damage
The accident resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage and empennage of the aircraft. No other damage was reported.
Pilot Report
The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. No other factors were mentioned.