Accident Details
Date
Sunday, August 23, 2009
NTSB Number
ANC09CA087
Location
Dillingham, AK
Event ID
20090825X14656
Coordinates
59.633335, -159.500000
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's decision to land on unsuitable soft, wet terrain, which resulted in a nose-over on landing.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N92770
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
12-215
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
CORL ERIC C
Address
PO BOX 35463
Status
Deregistered
City
FORT WAINWRIGHT
State / Zip Code
AK 99703-0463
Country
United States
Analysis
The private pilot reported that he was landing a tailwheel-equipped airplane at an off-airport, tundra-covered site, at the conclusion of a Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot reported that during the landing roll the main wheels sunk into the soft, wet terrain, and the airplane nosed over, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing lift strut. He reported that there were no preaccident mechanical problems 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# ANC09CA087