Accident Details
Date
Friday, May 27, 2016
NTSB Number
GAA16CA287
Location
Palmer, AK
Event ID
20160608X25102
Coordinates
61.179721, -148.693054
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 incorrect brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
MORELLI MICHAEL L
Address
19425 TRAIL BAY DR
City
EAGLE RIVER
State / Zip Code
AK 99577-8834
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that he was practicing off airport landings on a soft gravel strip. The pilot further reported that during the landing roll, he applied excessive brake and the airplane nosed over.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right forward lift strut and empennage.
The pilot reported that 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# GAA16CA287