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N2518A accident description

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Crash location 61.495833°N, 149.142500°W
Nearest city Palmer, AK
61.599722°N, 149.112778°W
7.2 miles away
Tail number N2518A
Accident date 18 Apr 2016
Aircraft type Piper 18(AF) Piper Pa 18(NTSB)
Additional details: Green

NTSB Factual Report

The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that during the landing roll on a sandbar, and as the sand transitioned from dry sand to wet sand, he applied brakes and the airplane nosed over.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the lift strut and the empennage.

According to the pilot there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's decision to land on unsuitable terrain and incorrect brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.

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