The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area in deep snow, which resulted in the nose over of the airplane on touchdown. A factor associated with the accident was a snow-covered airstrip.
N339T
1953 PIPER PA-18 105
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Restricted
4 NTSB records
for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.
Registration
Airframe
Powerplant
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Transponder & Tracking
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NTSB Accident & Incident Record
Apr 14, 2003
Accident
Substantial Cantwell, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
NTSB ANC03LA041
Aug 9, 1997
Accident
Substantial CIRCLE, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
The inadequate visual lookout by the pilot, and his selection of a landing area with high vegetation in the landing path. Factors which contributed to the accident were fatigue and the high vegatation.
NTSB ANC97LA118
Aug 4, 1995
Accident
Substantial CIRCLE, AK
Injuries2 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S PREMATURE LIFTOFF DURING TAKEOFF.
NTSB ANC95LA128
Sep 11, 1989
Accident
Substantial CIRCLE CITY, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL DURING THE LANDING ROLL.
NTSB ANC89LA166