Summary
On August 11, 2011, a Piper PA-11 (N78635) was involved in an incident near Chenga Bay, 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 improper decision to land on an unsuitable landing surface which resulted in a nose over.
The pilot reported that during an off-airport landing, the airplane struck an unseen 12-inch sand berm and nosed over, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing and rudder.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC11CA078. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N78635.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's improper decision to land on an unsuitable landing surface which resulted in a nose over.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
The pilot reported that during an off-airport landing, the airplane struck an unseen 12-inch sand berm and nosed over, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing and rudder.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC11CA078