N78635

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-11S/N: 11-1396

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, August 11, 2011
NTSB Number
ANC11CA078
Location
Chenga Bay, AK
Event ID
20110816X41912
Coordinates
59.870277, -147.787780
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 improper decision to land on an unsuitable landing surface which resulted in a nose over.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
11-1396
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1947
Model / ICAO
PA-11PA11
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-11

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
HORN ADRIANE L
Address
717 MILL BAY RD
City
KODIAK
State / Zip Code
AK 99615-7310
Country
United States

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