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Mar 28, 2026
N3484M accident at Spanaway, WA
Piper PA-12 — Nose over/nose down at 3B8 (Spanaway, WA)
DateMar 28, 2026
Tail numberN3484M
AircraftPiper PA-12 · Piper Super Cruiser · PA12
Location3B8 — Spanaway, WA
Phase of flightLanding
OperationPart 91 Personal
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseWPR26LA142
Probable cause
The pilot’s excessive application of brakes, which resulted in the airplane tipping forward onto its nose.
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