On August 15, 2019, a Piper PA 12 No Series was involved in an aviation accident near McCarthy, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's overapplication of brakes during landing, 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 airplane nosed over after a bounced landing and aggressive braking on an uphill unimproved airstrip, resulting in substantial damage to the empennage.
Incident Details
A pilot reported that during a landing on an uphill, 4,500-foot-long unimproved airstrip, the tailwheel-equipped airplane bounced and "floated." After touching down again, the pilot applied brakes. Upon reaching the end of the airstrip, the pilot aggressively applied brakes, causing the airplane to nosed over. The pilot noted the wind was 180° at 5 knots and that the landing was made to the north.
Damage
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the empennage.
Pilot Report
The pilot stated there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.
What happened in the 15 Aug 2019 Piper PA 12 No Series accident near McCarthy, AK?
A tailwheel airplane nosed over after a bounced landing and aggressive braking on an uphill unimproved airstrip, resulting in substantial damage to the empennage.
Were there any fatalities in the 15 Aug 2019 Piper PA 12 No Series accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 15 Aug 2019 involved a Piper PA 12 No Series, at McCarthy, AK.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's overapplication of brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose-over.
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