N2951M

Substantial
None

Piper PA-12S/N: 12-1346

Accident Details

Date
Monday, June 30, 2008
NTSB Number
ANC08CA080
Location
Wasilla, AK
Event ID
20080812X01229
Coordinates
62.333332, -150.199996
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 area.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
12-1346
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1945
Model / ICAO
PA-12PA12
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
3
FAA Model
PA-12

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
STALLONE ANTHONY D
Address
7370 WHITE HAWK DR
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99507-4806
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that he was landing to the south on a grass-covered off-airport site. He said that during touchdown the airplane's main wheels contacted an area of tall grass, which "grabbed the wheels", and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings, lift struts, and vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported winds to be 150 degrees at 10 knots at the time of the accident. He noted in his written report to the NTSB that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC08CA080