Accident Details
Date
Saturday, June 13, 2015
NTSB Number
ANC15CA039
Location
McCarthy, AK
Event ID
20150616X52241
Coordinates
62.100292, -145.529220
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's excessive use of wheel brakes during landing, resulting in a nose over.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
WARD JOSEPH DELON
Address
1050 S VICKI WAY
City
WASILLA
State / Zip Code
AK 99654-7568
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot was landing his tundra-tire equipped tailwheel airplane on a remote, sandy landing area. During the landing roll, he stated that he used too much braking in the soft sand, and the airplane nosed over, sustaining substantial damage to the empennage. The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC15CA039