PIPER PA18
Holy Cross, AK, September 26, 2017
Event Information
| Date | September 26, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Holy Cross, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 62.07000, -160.56361 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA565 |
| Event ID | 20170926X61913 |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA18 |
| Registration # | N109T |
| Operator | Alaska Pike Safaris |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose-over.
Full Narrative
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.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.