Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, September 26, 2017
NTSB Number
GAA17CA565
Location
Holy Cross, AK
Event ID
20170926X61913
Coordinates
62.069999, -160.563613
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 selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose-over.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
WERBA BRUCE J
Address
PO BOX 102
City
HOLY CROSS
State / Zip Code
AK 99602-0102
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that, during the landing roll, on an unimproved airstrip, the tailwheel-equipped airplane "hit a hole" and came to rest inverted.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the empennage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA17CA565