ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 310173
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| Date: | Monday 2 January 2023 |
| Time: | 14:57 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-18-150 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N94X |
| MSN: | 18-7858 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1962 |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Kenai, Alaska -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Kenai Airport, AK (ENA/PAEN) |
| Nikiski, AK (AK73) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that, during landing on a road in flat light conditions he drifted to the right after touching down and the right tire struck unplowed snow. The pilot was unable to correct, and the airplane continued to the right into a snow berm. Subsequently, it nosed over sustaining substantial damage to the wings, lift struts, and rudder. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in flat light conditions, resulting in the airplane to nose over.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ANC23LA011
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 08-Apr-2023 10:09 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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