Accident Details
Date
Sunday, June 17, 2018
NTSB Number
GAA18CA355
Location
Salcha, AK
Event ID
20180618X33220
Coordinates
64.477218, -146.774169
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 overapplication of the brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose-over.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
CONLEY BRETT M
Address
5745 SKILA ST
City
SALCHA
State / Zip Code
AK 99714-9760
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that, while landing on an unimproved, off-airport site, he applied too much brakes, and the airplane nosed over.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing lift struts, empennage, and fuselage.
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# GAA18CA355