Pilot Debrief

Piper PA18 near Stony RIver, AK — 2018-08-18

Final reportGAA18CA497
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Date
2018-08-18
Location
Stony RIver, AK, USA
Aircraft
Piper PA18
Registration
N3872Z
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose-over.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the landing roll on a remote, unimproved airstrip, the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the rudder and lift struts. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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