Accident Details
Date
Friday, July 6, 2012
NTSB Number
ANC12CA071
Location
Fairbanks, AK
Event ID
20120710X33140
Coordinates
64.741668, -147.951660
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 use of brakes during landing, which resulted in a noseover.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
PRUSZENSKI JORDAN M
Address
7200 CROOKED TREE DR
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99507-7000
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that he was landing his tailwheel-equipped airplane on a dirt airstrip. After correcting for an off-centerline landing, he applied heavier braking than normal, and the airplane nosed over, resulting in substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC12CA071