Accident Details
Date
Sunday, September 14, 2008
NTSB Number
ANC08CA124
Location
Slana, AK
Event ID
20081003X62314
Coordinates
62.478610, -143.920562
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 application of the brakes during the landing roll, resulting in a nose over and substantial damage.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
SPEERSTRA ADAM W
Address
PO BOX 813
City
GLENNALLEN
State / Zip Code
AK 99588-0813
Country
United States
Analysis
The solo private pilot reported he was landing his tailwheel airplane at an off-airport site and inadvertently applied the brakes too hard. The airplane nosed over, and sustained substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer, rudder, and wing lift struts. He said 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# ANC08CA124