PIPER PA-22-160
Bethel, AK — June 17, 2011
Event Information
| Date | June 17, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC11CA051 |
| Event ID | 20110617X84305 |
| Location | Bethel, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 60.80083, -161.78500 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-22-160 |
| 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 selection of an unsuitable off-airport landing site, resulting in a nose over during the landing roll.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported while landing at an off-airport site, the airplane encountered a mud hole and nosed over, sustaining substantial damage to the left wing lift strut.
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.