PIPER PA-20
Herlong, FL, September 13, 2009
Event Information
| Date | September 13, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Herlong, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 30.27778, -81.80611 |
| Airport | Herlong Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA09CA548 |
| Event ID | 20091118X34536 |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-20 |
| Registration # | N7705K |
| Operator | PACER N7705K LLC |
| Owner | PACER N7705K LLC |
| 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 improper visual lookout while taxing on soft terrain.
Full Narrative
The private pilot overflew a grass strip, parallel to the asphalt runway to view the condition for landing. The pilot landed without incident. While transitioning from the grass runway onto the taxiway, the aircraft's nose gear got stuck in the soft terrain and the aircraft flipped over. The wing spar incurred substantial damage. The pilot stated there were no mechanical deficiencies prior to the accident.
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.