PIPER PA-22-150
Wasilla, AK — December 8, 2022
Event Information
| Date | December 8, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC23LA017 |
| Event ID | 20230131106662 |
| Location | Wasilla, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 61.39446, -149.84359 |
| Airport | Goose Bay |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-22-150 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site, which resulted in a nose over after the main landing gear wheels broke through deep snow on the snow-covered runway.
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.