N91117

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18-150S/N: 18-8109072

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, March 27, 2011
NTSB Number
ANC11CA021
Location
Chicken Lake, AK
Event ID
20110328X35947
Coordinates
61.638610, -150.100006
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 failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-8109072
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1981
Model / ICAO
PA-18-150PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-18-150

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WHITE WINGS LLC
Address
4257 AIRCRAFT DR
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99502-1050
Country
United States

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