Summary
On March 27, 2011, a Piper PA-18-150 (N91117) was involved in an incident near Chicken Lake, AK. 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 failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain.
The pilot stated that, during a low level reconnaissance pass of a frozen, snow-covered lake, he inadvertently contacted the snow in flat light conditions, and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC11CA021. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N91117.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
The pilot stated that, during a low level reconnaissance pass of a frozen, snow-covered lake, he inadvertently contacted the snow in flat light conditions, and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC11CA021