N9098D

Substantial
None

PIPER PA18S/N: 18-6478

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

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-6478
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1958
Model / ICAO
PA18PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
PA-18A 150

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