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August 31, 2012 · Piper PA-12 · N3615M
Aniak, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 31, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Aniak, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA-12
Tail Number
N3615M
Operator
Lon P Pogue
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC12CA102
The pilot was landing at a 900-foot-long, remote off-airport site in a tailwheel-equipped airplane. He said that during the landing roll, the airplane veered slightly to the right, and then it went down a small embankment. The pilot said he inadvertently applied heavy braking, both wheels "locked," and the airplane subsequently nosed over, sustaining substantial damage to the wings and wing lift struts. The pilot noted that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft systems-Landing gear system-Landing gear brakes system-Unintentional use/operation - C
Full Narrative
The pilot was landing at a 900-foot long, remote off-airport site, in a tailwheel-equipped airplane. He said during the landing roll, the airplane veered slightly to the right, and then it went down a small embankment. The pilot said he inadvertently applied heavy braking, and both wheels "locked" and the airplane subsequently nosed over, sustaining substantial damage to the wings and wing lift struts. The pilot noted that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-12
Tail NumberN3615M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLon P Pogue
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 180
Seats3
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 59 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO