Summary
On September 03, 2016, a Cessna 180 (N54AF) was involved in an incident near Yakutat, 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 inadequate inspection of the off-airport landing area, which resulted in an encounter with standing water and a nose over.
The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that during the landing roll on a grass field the airplane encountered standing water and nosed over.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing, the right wing strut, and the empennage.
The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot reported as a safety recommendation to conduct a more thorough pre-landing reconnaissance of the intended landing zone.
This incident is documented in NTSB report GAA16CA474. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N54AF.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's inadequate inspection of the off-airport landing area, which resulted in an encounter with standing water and a nose over.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that during the landing roll on a grass field the airplane encountered standing water and nosed over.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing, the right wing strut, and the empennage.
The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot reported as a safety recommendation to conduct a more thorough pre-landing reconnaissance of the intended landing zone.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA16CA474