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October 22, 2011 · Bellanca 7GCBC · N11668
Aniak, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 22, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Aniak, AK
Aircraft
Bellanca 7GCBC
Tail Number
N11668
Operator
Arthur Cummings
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC12CA004
The pilot was landing at an off-airport site in a tailwheel-equipped airplane. He said he applied excessive brake pressure during landing, and the airplane nosed over, sustaining substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. The brakes had recently been replaced with larger brakes, and he said he should have practiced more after the new brakes were installed prior to landing.
NTSB Probable Cause
Personnel issues-Task performance-Use of equip/info-Use of equip/system-Pilot - C
Full Narrative
The pilot was landing at an off-airport site in a tailwheel-equipped airplane. He said he applied excessive braking pressure during landing, and the airplane nosed over. The brakes had recently been replaced with larger brakes, and he said he should have practiced more after the new brakes were installed prior to landing at the off-airport site.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:35 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBellanca 7GCBC
Tail NumberN11668
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorArthur Cummings
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 25 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point30 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO