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July 19, 2014 · Piper PA-18-150 · N9783D

Palmer, AK

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 19, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Palmer, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA-18-150 (1959)
Tail Number
N9783D
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC14LA055

The pilot reported that he performed two low approaches over, and a touch-and-go wheel landing on, the gravel bar before attempting a full-stop landing. During the full-stop landing, the airplane struck a hole, which resulted in the pilot increasing brake pressure and the airplane subsequently nosing over. The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s inadvertent application of excessive brake pressure during landing on a rough surface, which resulted in a nose-over.

Full Narrative

On July 18, 2014, at 2000 Alaska daylight time, a Piper PA-18A-150, N9783D, nosed-over and impacted terrain during landing roll on a gravel bar located in a remote location about 30 miles southeast of Palmer, Alaska. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The private pilot was uninjured. The airplane was registered to and operated by the pilot under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight that was not operating on a flight plan. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The flight originated from Wolf Lake Airport, Palmer, Alaska, at 1800 and was destined to the accident site location. The pilot stated that he performed two low approaches over a gravel bar prior that he attempted to land on. He then performed a touch-and-go wheel landing on the gravel bar before attempting a full-stop landing. During the landing, the airplane struck a hole, which resulted in his increasing brake pressure and nosing-over of the airplane. There were no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation of the airplane.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:00 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-18-150
Tail NumberN9783D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 0
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 26 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 48
Altimeter29.65 inHg
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data