N1258C

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-18-135S/N: 18-2497

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, August 13, 2011
NTSB Number
ANC11CA076
Location
Coldfoot, AK
Event ID
20110815X40827
Coordinates
67.588333, -148.755554
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 inadvertent application of the right brake pedal during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-2497
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1953
Model / ICAO
PA-18-135PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-18-135

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SMITH SAMUEL RICHARD
Address
PO BOX 46
City
SEWARD
State / Zip Code
AK 99664-0046
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot was landing at a remote off-airport site in a tailwheel-equipped airplane, which required a correction for a 4 to 5 knot quartering tailwind. The pilot said during the landing roll, the airplane veered slightly to the left, and he applied right rudder to correct the veer. As he depressed the right rudder pedal, the airplane abruptly nosed over, sustaining substantial damage to the wings and wing lift struts. The pilot reported that he suspects he inadvertently depressed the right brake pedal when he applied right rudder, and noted that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies 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# ANC11CA076