Accident Details
Date
Thursday, June 23, 2011
NTSB Number
ANC11CA054
Location
Nikiski, AK
Event ID
20110624X35045
Coordinates
61.043056, -151.869445
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 improper use of brakes during landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
HEWITT CHAD R
Address
PO BOX 57
City
VERNONIA
State / Zip Code
OR 97064-0057
Country
United States
Analysis
The private pilot reported he was landing on a beach when he applied the brakes too heavily during the landing roll, and the airplane nosed over. He indicated that there were no mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident. During the nose over, the rudder and the right lift strut received substantial damage.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC11CA054