Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-22-160 near Bethel, AK — 2011-06-17

Final reportANC11CA051
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Date
2011-06-17
Location
Bethel, AK, USA
Aircraft
PIPER PA-22-160
Registration
N9314D
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's selection of an unsuitable off-airport landing site, resulting in a nose over during the landing roll.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he landed at an off-airport site and the airplane encountered a mud hole and nosed over, sustaining substantial damage to the left wing lift strut. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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