ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 366516
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| Date: | Wednesday 25 July 1990 |
| Time: | 12:30 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-18-150 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N75PC |
| MSN: | 18-7609133 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1976 |
| Engine model: | LYCOMING O-320 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Big River, AK -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Mcgrath, AK (MCG) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE PILOT MADE A WHEELS LANDING ON A SOFT DIRT STRIP. WITH THE DEPARTURE END OF THE STRIP RAPIDLY APPROACHING, HE APPLIED HEAVY BRAKING, CAUSING THE AIRPLANE TO NOSE OVER. THE AIRPLANE WAS EQUIPPED WITH 30 INCH OVERSIZED TIRES.
Probable Cause: THE IMPROPER USE OF BRAKES BY THE PILOT DURING THE LANDING ROLL.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ANC90LA123
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 21-Mar-2024 09:19 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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