17 Jun 2018: PIPER PA18 A150

17 Jun 2018: PIPER PA18 A150 — Unknown operator

No fatalities • Salcha, AK, United States

Probable cause

The pilot’s overapplication of the brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose-over.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

The pilot reported that, while landing on an unimproved, off-airport site, he applied too much brakes, and the airplane nosed over.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing lift struts, empennage, and fuselage.

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

Contributing factors

  • cause Pilot
  • cause Pilot
  • cause Incorrect use/operation

Conditions

Weather
VMC, wind 040/04kt, vis 10sm

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