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May 24, 2010 · Piper PA-12 · N2507M

Tanana, AK

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 24, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Tanana, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA-12
Tail Number
N2507M
Operator
Michelle H Eller
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC10CA043

The private pilot reported that she was practicing stop-and-go landings on a gravel-covered runway in her tailwheel-equipped airplane. The airplane was operated under Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. She said that after touchdown she inadvertently applied the brakes too hard, and the airplane nosed over. The pilot noted that there were no preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's excessive application of the brakes during the landing roll resulting in a nose over.

Full Narrative

The private pilot reported she was practicing stop-and-go landings on a gravel-covered runway in her tailwheel-equipped airplane. The airplane was operated under Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. She said that after touchdown she inadvertently applied the brakes too hard, and the airplane nosed over. The pilot noted that there were no preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:45 AKDT
Nearest AirportRalph Calhoun Memorial Airport (0nm)
Runway07
Runway Length4400 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-12
Tail NumberN2507M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMichelle H Eller
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235 SERIES · Reciprocating · 150
Seats3

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 41 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 48
Altimeter29.70 inHg
Observation Time12:54
Weather SourceWFAC

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