N1452H

Substantial
None

Aeronca 15ACS/N: 521

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, April 24, 2008
NTSB Number
ANC08CA056
Location
Anchorage, AK
Event ID
20080625X00908
Coordinates
61.200000, -149.833328
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 use of brakes during the landing roll. A factor was an excessive taxispeed.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AERONCA
Serial Number
521
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1950
Model / ICAO
15ACAB11
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
15AC

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WILLIAMS SAUL C
Address
PO BOX 10646
City
FAIRBANKS
State / Zip Code
AK 99710-0646
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot of a tundra tire-equipped airplane related that after landing on a dry paved runway, he added engine power to expedite his taxi to the next taxiway intersection. As the airplane approached the intersection, the pilot applied heavy braking action while turning to the left, and the airplane nosed over. The pilot reported in his written statement to the NTSB that the airplane was equipped with double puck wheel brakes and 29-inch tundra tires, and he noted that excessive use of the brakes would cause the airplane to nose over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported there were no preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC08CA056