No fatalities

18 Aug 2018: Piper PA18 150 — Stony RIver, AK

Stony RIver, AK, United States

On 18 Aug 2018, a Piper PA18 150 was involved in an aviation accident near Stony RIver, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose-over. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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During the landing roll on a remote, unimproved airstrip, a tailwheel-equipped airplane nosed over, resulting in substantial damage to the rudder and lift struts. No preaccident mechanical failures were reported by the pilot.

Incident Overview

A tailwheel-equipped airplane experienced a nose-over event during the landing roll on a remote, unimproved airstrip. The pilot reported that the airplane sustained substantial damage.

Damage Details

The damage was concentrated on the rudder and the lift struts. The extent of the damage was classified as substantial, indicating that the structural integrity of these components was compromised.

Pilot Report

According to the pilot, there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation of the airplane. The airplane was operating under normal conditions prior to the incident.

Submission Status

As requested by the investigation body, the pilot did not submit the National Transportation Safety Board Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report Form 6120.1. No further details regarding the circumstances surrounding the incident were provided.

Contributing factors

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