Accident Details
Date
Saturday, September 9, 2006
NTSB Number
ANC06CA126
Location
Fairbanks, AK
Event ID
20060929X01433
Coordinates
64.899505, -148.159973
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's excessive braking during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and a nose over.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
DELPH TIMOTHY M
Address
5661 E CHERRY CIR
City
WASILLA
State / Zip Code
AK 99654-4246
Country
United States
Analysis
The student pilot reported that he was landing a tailwheel-equipped airplane on a gravel bar during a Title 14, CFR Part 91 personal flight. He stated that during the landing roll he applied the brakes too hard, and the airplane nosed over, damaging both wing lift struts and a wing spar. He also indicated that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane prior to the accident.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC06CA126