Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, April 19, 2016
NTSB Number
GAA16CA204
Location
Palmer, AK
Event ID
20160426X55130
Coordinates
61.495834, -149.142501
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 decision to land on unsuitable terrain and incorrect brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
HAMBLEN MARC V
Address
950 W SELINA LN
City
WASILLA
State / Zip Code
AK 99654-7982
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that during the landing roll on a sandbar, and as the sand transitioned from dry sand to wet sand, he applied brakes and the airplane nosed over.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the lift strut and the empennage.
According to the pilot there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine 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# GAA16CA204