PERFORMER HIGH PERFORMER
Chandalar Shelf, AK — August 12, 2020
Event Information
| Date | August 12, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC20CA081 |
| Event ID | 20200819X55458 |
| Location | Chandalar Shelf, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 68.14027, -147.94417 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PERFORMER |
| Model | HIGH PERFORMER |
| 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 loss of control during the landing and a nose over.
Full Narrative
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.
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.