NTSB Identification: ANC87LA131.
The docket is stored on NTSB microfiche number 33900.
Accident occurred Monday, August 31, 1987 in KUSKALANA PASS, AK
Probable Cause Approval Date: 05/02/1988
Aircraft: PIPER PA-12, registration: N4302M
Injuries: 1 Uninjured.
NTSB investigators may not have traveled in support of this investigation and used data provided by various sources to prepare this aircraft accident report.THE PILOT STATED THAT DURING THE LANDING ROLL ON THE TUNDRA HE APPLIED WHEEL BRAKES TOO HARD CAUSING THE AIRCRAFT TO NOSE OVER ON ITS BACK.
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
AIRCRAFT HANDLING..NOT MAINTAINED..PILOT IN COMMAND
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
DIRECTIONAL CONTROL..NOT MAINTAINED..PILOT IN COMMAND
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
BRAKES(NORMAL)..EXCESSIVE..PILOT IN COMMAND
Contributing Factors
TERRAIN CONDITION..LOOSE GRAVEL/SANDY
Contributing Factors
TERRAIN CONDITION..SOFT
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