Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-18 near Chickaloon, AK — 2009-09-16

Final reportANC09CA099
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Date
2009-09-16
Location
Chickaloon, AK, USA
Aircraft
PIPER PA-18
Registration
N9840Q
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's decision to land on unsuitable terrain, which resulted in a nose-over on landing.

NTSB narrative

The solo airline transport pilot reported he was landing a tailwheel-equipped airplane at an 800-foot-long off-airport, gravel-covered site, at the conclusion of a Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot reported that during the landing roll the main wheels sunk into an area of soft, rough terrain, and the airplane nosed over, which resulted in substantial damage to the wings, lift struts, fuselage and empennage. He reported that there were no preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents1

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