N91144

Substantial
None

Piper PA18S/N: 18-8109075

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, June 16, 2019
NTSB Number
GAA19CA349
Location
Beluga, AK
Event ID
20190617X24519
Coordinates
55.920196, -159.489166
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 noseover. 

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-8109075
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1981
Model / ICAO
PA18PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-18-150

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ROCHE COREY J
Address
8026 QUEEN VICTORIA DR
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99518-3071
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot in the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, he had previously landed in the remote area. During landing, the airplane touched down on the soft tundra, "causing the airplane to nose over."

Additionally, the pilot reported that a better visual assessment of the landing area may have prevented this accident.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings.

The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures 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# GAA19CA349