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July 20, 2020 · Cessna 180 Undesignat · N2929C
Bear Valley, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 20, 2020
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Bear Valley, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 180 Undesignat (1954)
Tail Number
N2929C
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR20CA233
The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, after landing on a gravel runway, he was taxiing with speed to the turnaround point. He applied brakes, the tail of the airplane came up and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and vertical stabilizer. 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 over application of brakes during taxi, which resulted in a nose over.
Full Narrative
The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, after landing on a gravel runway, he was taxiing with speed to the turnaround point. He applied brakes, the tail of the airplane came up and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:30 AKDT
Nearest AirportBear Valley (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 180 Undesignat
Tail NumberN2929C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-520 · Reciprocating · 265
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 22 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsUnknown
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 12000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 52
Altimeter29.80 inHg
Observation Time01:53
Weather SourceWFAC