Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary SEA89LA023

MURPHY, ID, USA

Aircraft #1

N8562C

PIPER PA-18A

Analysis

WHILE MAKING A LOW PASS OVER A SNOW-COVERED AIRSTRIP, THE PLT MISJUDGED HIS ALTITUDE. THE AIRCRAFT'S MAIN GEAR MADE CONTACT WITH SIX INCH DEEP SNOW, & AFTER TRAVELING APRX 100 FT, THE PLANE NOSED OVER.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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