Summary
On June 23, 2011, a Piper PA-18-150 (N6248R) was involved in an accident near Nikiski, AK. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot's improper use of brakes during landing.
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.
This accident is documented in NTSB report ANC11CA054. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6248R.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's improper use of brakes during landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
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