Aviation Accident Summary ANC90LA127

KUSTATAN RIVER, AK, USA

Aircraft #1

N98994

PIPER PA-12

Analysis

DURING THE LANDING ROLLOUT ON A GRAVEL BAR THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT SELECTED UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR LANDING. THE TERRAIN WAS A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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