N9314D

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-22-160S/N: 22-6325

Accident Details

Date
Friday, June 17, 2011
NTSB Number
ANC11CA051
Location
Bethel, AK
Event ID
20110617X84305
Coordinates
60.800834, -161.785003
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, resulting in a nose over during the landing roll.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
22-6325
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1958
Model / ICAO
PA-22-160PA22
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-22-160

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CALLAHAN ASHTON G
Address
54153 SCOTT AVE
City
HOMER
State / Zip Code
AK 99603
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported while landing at an off-airport site, the airplane encountered a mud hole and nosed over, sustaining substantial damage to the left wing lift strut.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC11CA051