N35589

Substantial
Minor

PIPER J5AS/N: 5-693

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, September 11, 2010
NTSB Number
ANC10CA092
Location
Chickaloon, AK
Event ID
20100916X32205
Coordinates
61.811389, -147.915557
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's excessive use of brakes during a rejected takeoff, resulting in a nose over.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
5-693
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
J5AJ5
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
3
FAA Model
J5A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BRACALE GLENN S
Address
6839 STELLA PL
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99507-2451
Country
United States

Analysis

The solo private pilot was practicing touch and go landings at a private airstrip under Title 14, CFR Part 91. The pilot reported that after touching down long on the runway, he applied full power, and the engine "coughed," and did not produce takeoff power. He said he was approaching the end of the runway and applied too much brake, and the airplane nosed over. He said previously the engine had been running rich at idle. He also reported that he could have cleared the engine on final. He said his instructor who was watching, told him when he applied power a cloud of black smoke emitted from the engine. He said the right wing, right lift-strut, and rudder were substantially damaged in 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# ANC10CA092