Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary ANC14CA073

Palmer, AK, USA

Aircraft #1

N1661D

CESSNA 170B

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

The pilot reported he was landing at a remote airstrip in his tailwheel-equipped airplane. During the approach he was about 5 mph fast, and missed his planned touchdown point. He continued the landing and consequently applied more brakes than planned, causing the airplane to nose over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to one of the wings, a lift strut, vertical stabilizer, rudder, and the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's excessive use of brakes during the landing roll resulting in a nose over.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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