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| Date: | Monday 31 August 1987 |
| Time: | 13:00 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-12 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N4302M |
| MSN: | 123234 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1947 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 3187 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320 SERIES |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Kuskalana Pass, AK -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Gulkana, AK (GKN) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE PILOT STATED THAT DURING THE LANDING ROLL ON THE TUNDRA HE APPLIED WHEEL BRAKES TOO HARD CAUSING THE AIRCRAFT TO NOSE OVER ON ITS BACK.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ANC87LA131
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 26-Mar-2024 15:44 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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