Accident Details
Date
Friday, August 31, 2012
NTSB Number
ANC12CA102
Location
Aniak, AK
Event ID
20120906X93849
Coordinates
60.810722, -161.850219
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 the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
RENFRO MICHAEL W
Address
PO BOX 872
City
BETHEL
State / Zip Code
AK 99559-0872
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot was landing at a 900-foot long, remote off-airport site, in a tailwheel-equipped airplane. He said during the landing roll, the airplane veered slightly to the right, and then it went down a small embankment. The pilot said he inadvertently applied heavy braking, and both wheels "locked" and the airplane subsequently nosed over, sustaining substantial damage to the wings and wing lift struts. The pilot 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# ANC12CA102