Final None Jul 1, 2025

N5169X accident at Wasilla, AK

Champion 7ECA — Nose over/nose down at Z40 (Wasilla, AK)

DateJul 1, 2025
Tail numberN5169X
AircraftChampion 7ECA · Champion Citabria Aurora · CH7A
LocationZ40 — Wasilla, AK
Phase of flightLanding
OperationPart 91 Instructional
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseANC25LA062

Probable cause

The pilot’s excessive use of brakes during landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.

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