PIPER PA-18-135
Palmer, AK, July 11, 2025
Event Information
| Date | July 11, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Palmer, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 61.41000, -148.56000 |
| Airport | River Bed |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ANC25LA073 |
| Event ID | 20250713200520 |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-18-135 |
| Registration # | N27293 |
| Owner | Marten Martensen Trust |
| 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 the landing roll, resulting in a nose over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to continue the landing after determining the landing area was unsuitable.
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.