N8996Y

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18-150S/N: 18-7409138

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, July 1, 2021
NTSB Number
ANC21LA054
Location
Talkeetna, AK
Event ID
20210713103462
Coordinates
62.560000, -150.770000
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s excessive use of brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose-over. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision and the gusty tailwind conditions.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-7409138
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1974
Model / ICAO
PA-18-150PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-18-150

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
JOHNK THOMAS
Address
KONGSHVILEBAKKEN 30
City
LYNGBY
State / Zip Code
2800
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC21LA054