Accident Details
Date
Monday, May 24, 2010
NTSB Number
ANC10CA043
Location
Tanana, AK
Event ID
20100525X82026
Coordinates
65.166664, -152.100006
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.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
ELLER RALPH E
Address
5306 N ENGSTROM RD
City
WASILLA
State / Zip Code
AK 99654-4716
Country
United States
Analysis
The private pilot reported she was practicing stop-and-go landings on a gravel-covered runway in her tailwheel-equipped airplane. The airplane was operated under Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. She said that after touchdown she inadvertently applied the brakes too hard, and the airplane nosed over. The pilot noted that 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# ANC10CA043