Accident Details
Date
Friday, June 26, 2015
NTSB Number
GAA15CA160
Location
Anacortes, WA
Event ID
20150707X25224
Coordinates
48.498611, -122.662498
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 brake application during the landing roll resulting in a nose over.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
HANDERSON RON SR
Address
2702 SAWMILL CREEK RD
City
SITKA
State / Zip Code
AK 99835-9798
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during the landing roll he applied "excessive" brakes, and the airplane nosed over. The empennage sustained substantial damage.
The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures 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# GAA15CA160