Accident Details
On July 18, 2014, at 2000 Alaska daylight time, a Piper PA-18A-150, registration N9783D, nosed over and impacted terrain during the landing roll on a gravel bar. The accident site was located in a remote area about 30 miles southeast of Palmer, Alaska. The airplane, registered to and operated by the private pilot, was conducting a personal flight under 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed. The flight originated from Wolf Lake Airport in Palmer at 1800 and was destined for the accident location.
Pilot Account
The pilot reported performing two low approaches over the gravel bar before executing a touch-and-go wheel landing. Following that, he attempted a full-stop landing. During the landing roll, the airplane struck a hole, prompting the pilot to increase brake pressure. This resulted in the airplane nosing over.
Aircraft Damage and Injuries
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The private pilot was uninjured.
Mechanical Inspection
No mechanical anomalies were found that would have precluded normal operation of the airplane.