Chenga Bay, AK, USA
N78635
PIPER PA-11
According to the pilot, he intended to perform a landing on an island beach. During the landing, the airplane struck an unseen 12-inch sand berm and nosed over, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing and rudder. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane.
The pilot reported that during an off-airport landing, the airplane struck an unseen 12-inch sand berm and nosed over, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing and rudder.
The pilot's improper decision to land on an unsuitable landing surface which resulted in a nose over.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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