Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary ANC11CA051

Bethel, AK, USA

Aircraft #1

N9314D

PIPER PA-22-160

Analysis

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.

Factual Information

The pilot reported while landing at an off-airport site, the airplane encountered a mud hole and nosed over, sustaining substantial damage to the left wing lift strut.

Probable Cause and Findings

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

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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