Accident Details
Date
Thursday, March 17, 2011
NTSB Number
ANC11CA017
Location
Nenana, AK
Event ID
20110317X65518
Coordinates
64.648612, -148.556106
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 off-airport landing site, which resulted in a nose over.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
CULVER DEBORAH M
Address
11740 MARY AVE
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99515-3329
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot stated that he was landing a wheel-equipped airplane on a frozen, snow-covered river when the main landing gear wheels encountered soft snow and the airplane nosed over, receiving substantial damage to both wings and the vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported 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# ANC11CA017