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April 24, 2008 · Aeronca 15AC · N1452H
Anchorage, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 24, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Anchorage, AK
Aircraft
Aeronca 15AC
Tail Number
N1452H
Operator
Wolfgang Junge
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC08CA056
The pilot of a tundra tire-equipped airplane related that after landing on a dry paved runway, he added engine power to expedite his taxi to the next taxiway intersection. As the airplane approached the intersection, the pilot applied heavy braking action while turning to the left, and the airplane nosed over. The pilot reported in his written statement to the NTSB that the airplane was equipped with double puck wheel brakes and 29-inch tundra tires, and he noted that excessive use of the brakes would cause the airplane to nose over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported there were no preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Operating environment-Airport facilities/design-Runway/landing area condition-Not specified
Full Narrative
The pilot of a tundra tire-equipped airplane related that after landing on a dry paved runway, he added engine power to expedite his taxi to the next taxiway intersection. As the airplane approached the intersection, the pilot applied heavy braking action while turning to the left, and the airplane nosed over. The pilot reported in his written statement to the NTSB that the airplane was equipped with double puck wheel brakes and 29-inch tundra tires, and he noted that excessive use of the brakes would cause the airplane to nose over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported there were no preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:30 AKDT
Nearest AirportMerrill Field (0nm)
Runway25
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width1000 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAeronca 15AC
Tail NumberN1452H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWolfgang Junge
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-300B · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 44 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 27 C
Altimeter30.01 inHg
Observation Time00:30
Weather SourceWFAC