Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA22 near Yentna, AK — 2017-12-18

Final reportGAA18CA090
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Date
2017-12-18
Location
Yentna, AK, USA
Airport
0AK2
Aircraft
PIPER PA22
Registration
N4805Z
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent nose-over.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, while landing on an unimproved snow-covered airstrip, the left main tire dug into snow, and the airplane veered left. Subsequently, the airplane sank in the softer snow off the left side of the airstrip and nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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