CircumFlightN6357N accident
NTSB ANC21LA091 · 2021-09-18 · Nenana, AK · near 2AK1
Docket — crew, injuries and powerplant
Factual narrative
The pilot reported that while landing in gusty wind conditions, the airplane drifted to the right before touchdown. As the airplane “hit the ground”, he reduced the engine power, and applied the brakes. Subsequently, he over applied the brakes and the airplane nosed over coming to rest inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and empennage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable cause
The pilots over application of the brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose-over. The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident.
Circumstances
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather conditions
- Visual Meteorological Cond
- Light condition
- Day
- Sky condition
- NONE
- Ceiling (ft)
- 0
- Visibility (sm)
- 10
- Wind direction
- 190
- Wind speed (kt)
- 8
- Temperature (F)
- 45
- Nearest airport
- BLAIR LAKE
- Distance from field
- 8.0
- Airport elevation
- 910
Aircraft
| Registration | Make | Model | Damage | FAR part |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N6357N | — | — | SUBS | 091 |
Sequence of events
| # | Occurrence | Phase |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Landing Nose over/nose down defining | Cruise |
| 4 | Landing-flare/touchdown Loss of control on ground | Cruise |