N67178

Substantial
None

CESSNA 180S/N: 32112

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, September 2, 2012
NTSB Number
ANC12CA099
Location
Kenai, AK
Event ID
20120904X70212
Coordinates
60.822776, -151.818328
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose over.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N67178
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
32112
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
180C180
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Analysis

The pilot was landing a tailwheel-equipped airplane on a remote unimproved airstrip. During the landing roll the main landing gear struck a concealed tree stump, and the airplane nosed over, sustaining substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. There were no reported mechanical anomalies with the airplane prior to the accident.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC12CA099