N57787

Substantial
None

PIPER PA18S/N: 18-7709131

Accident Details

Date
Monday, June 4, 2018
NTSB Number
GAA18CA362
Location
Healy, AK
Event ID
20180619X51708
Coordinates
63.466667, -148.366668
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 the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-7709131
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1977
Model / ICAO
PA18PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-18-150

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SHOULTYS SHAWN P
Address
PO BOX 106
City
DENALI PARK
State / Zip Code
AK 99755-0106
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the landing roll on a downhill off-airport grass landing site, he over applied the brakes and the airplane nosed over. Subsequently, the airplane came to rest inverted.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and empennage.

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# GAA18CA362