PIPER PA-18-150
Anchorage, AK — June 4, 2023
Event Information
| Date | June 4, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC23LA040 |
| Event ID | 20230607192329 |
| Location | Anchorage, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 61.30000, -150.60000 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-18-150 |
| 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 excessive braking during landing on a sand bar, which resulted in a nose over.
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.