Accident Details
A private pilot was attempting to land a Cessna 180 airplane on a beach near Seldovia, Alaska. During the landing roll, the main landing gear encountered a soft spot, causing the airplane to nose over.
Post-Accident Actions
After the accident, the pilot elected to fly the airplane to its home base, located 150 miles from the accident site. The pilot did not obtain a ferry permit or have the airplane examined by a certified airplane mechanic before the flight.
Damage and Reporting
The airplane sustained major structural damage to the wing spar and fuselage as a result of the nose-over. The pilot did not report the accident to authorities until questioned by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).