PIPER PA-20 near Herlong, FL — 2009-09-13
Final reportERA09CA548
- Date
- 2009-09-13
- Location
- Herlong, FL, USA
- Airport
- KHEG
- Aircraft
- PIPER PA-20
- Registration
- N7705K
- Category
- Airplane
- Highest injury
- None
- Fatalities
- 0
Probable cause
The pilot’s improper visual lookout while taxing on soft terrain.
NTSB narrative
The private pilot overflew a grass strip, parallel to the asphalt runway to view the condition for landing. The pilot landed without incident. While transitioning from the grass runway onto the taxiway, the aircraft's nose gear got stuck in the soft terrain and the aircraft flipped over. The wing spar incurred substantial damage. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical deficiencies prior to the accident.
NTSB coding
Evidence available
- 1 docket document
Docket documents1
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