Accident Details
Date
Friday, August 17, 2007
NTSB Number
ANC07CA087
Location
Bettles, AK
Event ID
20070928X01476
Coordinates
67.468330, -151.228332
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site, which resulted in an encounter with soft terrain, and a nose over during the landing roll.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
RIPPETO DAVID P
Address
15741 SOUTHPARK LOOP
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99516-4850
Country
United States
Analysis
The private pilot related that he was landing on a remote, off-airport, up sloping ridge. During the landing, the tailwheel touched first, in soft terrain, and the nose pitched down quickly, resulting in the airplane nosing over, and substantial damage to the wings and rudder. The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane, and that he should have selected a different landing site.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC07CA087