Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary ANC86LA163

WINDY FORK RIVE, AK, USA

Aircraft #1

N202T

PIPER PA-18

Analysis

THE PILOT LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT AND NOSED OVER DURING LANDING ON A GRAVEL BAR. THE PILOT STATED THAT THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER BECAUSE HE STOOD ON THE BRAKES HARD DURING THE LANDING ROLL TO PREVENT TRAVELING INTO THE RIVER. THE PLT COULD NOT BE CONTACTED AFTER THE ACCIDENT.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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