Accident Details
Date
Thursday, August 17, 2017
NTSB Number
GAA17CA501
Location
Tyonek, AK
Event ID
20170821X02642
Coordinates
60.956111, -151.638885
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 use of excessive braking during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
ELDRIDGE WILLIAM D
Address
6705 LISA CT
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99507-6733
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during an off airport landing on wet, marsh vegetation, he used "excessive braking" and the airplane nosed over.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing lift struts and rudder.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions 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# GAA17CA501