Accident Details
Date
Thursday, June 28, 2018
NTSB Number
GAA18CA385
Location
Anchorage, AK
Event ID
20180628X42427
Coordinates
61.500278, -150.567779
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
SOUKUP MATTHEW J
Address
9438 W PARKVIEW TERRACE LOOP
City
EAGLE RIVER
State / Zip Code
AK 99577-8546
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot of the tundra tire, tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, while landing off airport on a gravel bar, he "got on the brakes a little too hard and the tail came up and the airplane flipped over".
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing lift strut.
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# GAA18CA385