Summary
On June 17, 2011, a Piper PA-22-160 (N9314D) was involved in an incident near Bethel, 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 selection of an unsuitable off-airport landing site, resulting in a nose over during the landing roll.
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.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC11CA051. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9314D.
Accident Details
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
Registered Owner (Current)
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