Summary
On September 13, 2009, a Piper PA-20 (N7705K) was involved in an incident near Herlong, FL. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s improper visual lookout while taxing on soft terrain.
The private pilot overflew a grass strip, parallel to the asphalt runway to view the condition for landing. The pilot landed without incident. While transitioning from the grass runway onto the taxiway, the aircraft's nose gear got stuck in the soft terrain and the aircraft flipped over. The wing spar incurred substantial damage. The pilot stated there were no mechanical deficiencies prior to the accident.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA09CA548. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7705K.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s improper visual lookout while taxing on soft terrain.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
The private pilot overflew a grass strip, parallel to the asphalt runway to view the condition for landing. The pilot landed without incident. While transitioning from the grass runway onto the taxiway, the aircraft's nose gear got stuck in the soft terrain and the aircraft flipped over. The wing spar incurred substantial damage. The pilot stated there were no mechanical deficiencies prior to the accident.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA09CA548