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August 13, 2012 · Piper PA-18 · N37WP
Anchorage, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 13, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Anchorage, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA-18
Tail Number
N37WP
Operator
Russell S Badowski
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC12CA086
The pilot was landing on a gravel airstrip, and the airplane bounced during touchdown. When it touched down again, the pilot began to apply the brakes, and, as expected, the tail of the airplane began to rise slightly. The rear seat passenger did not realize that this condition was normal and braced his feet against the rudder pedals, which applied increased brake pressure. The airplane nosed over resulting in substantial damage to the rudder, vertical stabilizer, and wing lift struts.
NTSB Probable Cause
The passenger's inadvertent application of the brake pedals during landing, which resulted in a noseover.
Full Narrative
The pilot was landing on a gravel airstrip, and the airplane bounced during touchdown. When it touched down again, the pilot began to apply the brakes, and as expected, the tail of the airplane began to rise slightly. The rear seat passenger did not realize that this condition was normal, and braced his feet against the rudder pedals, which applied increased brake pressure. The airplane nosed over resulting in substantial damage to the rudder, vertical stabilizer, and wing lift struts.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 AKDT
Nearest AirportSixmile Lake (0nm)
Runway09
Runway Length1000 ft
Runway Width20 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-18
Tail NumberN37WP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRussell S Badowski
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-290 SERIES · Reciprocating · 160
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 31 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 0 C
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time20:00
Weather SourceWFAC