N3872Z

Substantial
None

Piper PA18S/N: 18-7657

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, August 18, 2018
NTSB Number
GAA18CA497
Location
Stony RIver, AK
Event ID
20180820X11658
Coordinates
61.790000, -156.588058
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

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-7657
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1961
Model / ICAO
PA18PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-18-150

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
HALE MITCHELL D
Address
PO BOX 671572
City
CHUGIAK
State / Zip Code
AK 99567-1572
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that, during the landing roll on a remote, unimproved airstrip, the airplane nosed over.

The pilot reported that the airplane sustained substantial damage to the rudder and lift struts.

The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

As requested, the pilot did not submit the National Transportation Safety Board Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report Form 6120.1.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA18CA497