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August 19, 2019 · Champion 7GCBC No Series · N87010
Fairbanks, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 19, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Fairbanks, AK
Aircraft
Champion 7GCBC No Series
Tail Number
N87010
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA501
According to a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector, the pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the landing roll on unimproved terrain, he applied the brakes too hard, and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right-wing lift struts and rudder. The FAA inspector added that the pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's overapplication of brakes during landing on unimproved terrain, which resulted in a nose-over.
Full Narrative
According to a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector, the pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the landing roll on unimproved terrain, he applied the brakes too hard, and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right-wing lift struts and rudder. The FAA inspector added that the pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot did not submit the National Transportation Safety Board Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report Form 6120.1 as requested.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:45 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftChampion 7GCBC No Series
Tail NumberN87010
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 51 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 6500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 36 C
Altimeter30.21 inHg
Observation Time03:53
Weather SourceWFAC