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September 16, 2022 · Piper PA-18-150 · N2340S
Anchorage, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 16, 2022
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Anchorage, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA-18-150 (1979)
Tail Number
N2340S
Operator
Acme Cub
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC22LA077
According to the pilot, during the landing roll the airplane pitched nose forward and came to rest inverted on the runway, which resulted in substantial damage to the rudder and wings. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation and stated that the accident may have been the result of inadvertent application of the heel brakes.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s inadvertent application of the brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over and substantial damage to the rudder and wings.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, during the landing roll the airplane pitched nose forward and came to rest inverted on the runway, which resulted in substantial damage to the rudder and wings. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation and stated that the accident may have been the result of inadvertent application of the heel brakes.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 AKDT
Nearest AirportMOUNTAIN (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-18-150
Tail NumberN2340S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAcme Cub
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-320 · Reciprocating · 160
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 22 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 48 · Second Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 7000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point46 F / 45 F
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time11:53
Weather SourceWFAC