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November 28, 2007 · Aeronca 7JC · N8965R
Wasilla, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 28, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Wasilla, AK
Aircraft
Aeronca 7JC
Tail Number
N8965R
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC08CA022
The private certificated pilot was landing a tundra tire, and tailwheel-equipped airplane on an asphalt surfaced runway during a Title 14, CFR Part 91, personal flight. During the landing roll, he reported that he applied the brakes and the airplane nosed over. The airplane received structural damage to the wings and the vertical stabilizer. In the Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report (NTSB Form 6120.1) submitted by the pilot, he indicated that there was no mechanical malfunction with the airplane. In the optional safety recommendation portion of the form, (How could this accident have been prevented?), the pilot stated in part: "maybe longer roll."
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's excessive application of the airplane's brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.
Full Narrative
The private certificated pilot was landing a tundra tire, and tailwheel-equipped airplane on an asphalt surfaced runway during a Title 14, CFR Part 91, personal flight. During the landing roll, he reported that he applied the brakes and the airplane nosed over. The airplane received structural damage to the wings and the vertical stabilizer. In the Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report (NTSB Form 6120.1) submitted by the pilot, he indicated that there was no mechanical malfunction with the airplane. In the optional safety recommendation portion of the form, (How could this accident have been prevented?), the pilot stated in part: "maybe longer roll."
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:15 AKST
Nearest AirportWASILLA (0nm)
Runway21
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftAeronca 7JC
Tail NumberN8965R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C90-12F · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 40 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightBright Night
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0