N2907

Substantial
None

PERFORMER HIGH PERFORMERS/N: 2016

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
NTSB Number
ANC20CA081
Location
Chandalar Shelf, AK
Event ID
20200819X55458
Coordinates
68.140274, -147.944168
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 loss of control during the landing and a nose over.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PERFORMER
Serial Number
2016
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2017
Model / ICAO
HIGH PERFORMERBPAT
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
HIGH PERFORMER

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CIZEK JOSEPH E
Address
27270 W LITTLE SU RIVER RD
City
WASILLA
State / Zip Code
AK 99623-8841
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that during the landing roll out, on a remote off-airport ridgeline with vegetation about two ft in height, he attempted a turn to the left while braking. While traveling "less than 10 mph", the right wheel struck vegetation, the pilot lost control, and the airplane nosed over. The airplane subsequently came to rest inverted and sustained substantial damage to the rudder.

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# ANC20CA081