2 Sep 2008: PIPER PA-18-150 — STILLER MARK R

2 Sep 2008: PIPER PA-18-150 — STILLER MARK R

No fatalities • Palmer, AK, United States

Probable cause

The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

The private pilot, operating the airplane under Title 14, CFR Part 91, was landing at an off-airport site for the third time that day. He said during the final portion of the landing roll, the left main landing gear wheel hit a bump, and bounced about 2 feet into the air. He said as the main wheel came down, the tailwheel hit the same bump, and the airplane nosed over. The pilot said there were no problems with the airplane prior to the accident. The airplane received substantial damage to the right wing and right lift-strut.

Contributing factors

  • cause Pilot
  • Contributed to outcome
  • Aircraft oper/perf/capability — Not attained/maintained
  • cause Decision related to condition

Conditions

Weather
VMC, wind 360/15kt, vis 20sm

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