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Tailwheel Aircraft Noses Over on Landing Roll After Hard Braking

Fairbanks, AK, United States

On August 19, 2019, a Champion 7GCBC No Series was involved in an aviation accident near Fairbanks, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's application of brakes too hard during the landing roll, resulting in the airplane nosing over. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

A tailwheel-equipped airplane nosed over during landing on unimproved terrain after the pilot applied brakes too hard, resulting in substantial damage to the right-wing lift struts and rudder.

Incident Overview

A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector reported that the pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane experienced a nose-over during the landing roll on unimproved terrain. The pilot stated that he applied the brakes too hard, causing the aircraft to nose over.

Damage Assessment

The accident resulted in substantial damage to the right-wing lift struts and rudder. The FAA inspector noted that the pilot reported no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Reporting Status

The pilot did not submit the National Transportation Safety Board Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report Form 6120.1 as requested.

Probable cause

The pilot's application of brakes too hard during the landing roll, resulting in the airplane nosing over.

Contributing factors

Incorrect use/operationPilotEffect on operation

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