No fatalities
17 Jun 2011: PIPER PA-22-160 — Joshua Poirier — Bethel, AK
On 17 Jun 2011, a PIPER PA-22-160 operated by Joshua Poirier was involved in an aviation accident near Bethel, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's selection of an unsuitable off-airport landing site, resulting in a nose over during the landing roll. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot's selection of an unsuitable off-airport landing site, resulting in a nose over during the landing roll.
— NTSB Determination
Accident narrative
The pilot reported while landing at an off-airport site, the airplane encountered a mud hole and nosed over, sustaining substantial damage to the left wing lift strut.
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