Summary
On April 25, 2021, a Cessna 140 (N1685V) was involved in an incident near Palmer, 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 selection of unsuitable terrain for landing and his excessive braking which resulted in a nose-over.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC21LA034. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1685V.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing and his excessive braking which resulted in a nose-over.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC21LA034