PIPER PA-18
Palmer, AK, July 13, 2023
Event Information
| Date | July 13, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Palmer, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 61.53149, -148.66972 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | ANC23LA055 |
| Event ID | 20230720192672 |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-18 |
| Registration # | N37WP |
| Owner | HUNTER CREEK LLC |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The student pilot’s inadvertent application of the brakes, which resulted in the airplane nosing 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.