MINR · Piper PA-18-160 · 2004-07-05 · Chugiak, AK, USA
Event
NTSB number
ANC04LA073
Event ID
20040706X00909
Type
Accident
Date
2004-07-05
Location
Chugiak, AK, USA
Coordinates
61.400001, -149.512222
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-18-160
Registration
N8918Y
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's excessive use of the airplane's brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane nosing over. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control.