No fatalities
1 Jul 2021: PIPER PA-18-150 — Talkeetna, AK
On 1 Jul 2021, a PIPER PA-18-150 was involved in an aviation accident near Talkeetna, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s excessive use of brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose-over. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision and the gusty tailwind conditions. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot’s excessive use of brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose-over. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision and the gusty tailwind conditions.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Incorrect use/operationStudent/instructed pilotInstructor/check pilotEffect on equipment