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
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