Summary
On July 06, 2012, a Bellanca 7GCBC (N90974) was involved in an incident near Fairbanks, AK. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's excessive use of brakes during landing, which resulted in a noseover.
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.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC12CA071. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N90974.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's excessive use of brakes during landing, which resulted in a noseover.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
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