Pilot Debrief

PERFORMER HIGH PERFORMER near Chandalar Shelf, AK — 2020-08-12

Final reportANC20CA081
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Date
2020-08-12
Location
Chandalar Shelf, AK, USA
Aircraft
PERFORMER HIGH PERFORMER
Registration
N2907
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing and a nose over.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that during the landing roll out, on a remote off-airport ridgeline with vegetation about two ft in height, he attempted a turn to the left while braking. While traveling "less than 10 mph", the right wheel struck vegetation, the pilot lost control, and the airplane nosed over. The airplane subsequently came to rest inverted and sustained substantial damage to the rudder. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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