Accident · 2008-10-02
What the record says
- Event date
- 2008-10-02
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- PIPER PA-18 (N788)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- U.S. Dept. of Interior Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- U.S. Dept. of Interior
Probable cause
The pilot's excessive application of the brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
Source: NTSB case ANC09LA002Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot | Flight instructor / Commercial | Airplane / Helicopter | 54 | Class 2 (2007-11-03) | 13,645 total |
| Not recorded | Airline transport pilot / Flight instructor | Airplane / Helicopter | 65 | Class 2 (2008-03-05) | 17,000 total · 16,000 as PIC · 20 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.