No fatalities
11 Jul 2025: PIPER PA-18-135 — Marten Martensen Trust — Palmer, AK
On 11 Jul 2025, a PIPER PA-18-135 operated by Marten Martensen Trust was involved in an aviation accident near Palmer, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s excessive braking during the landing roll, resulting in a nose over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to continue the landing after determining the landing area was unsuitable. 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 excessive braking during the landing roll, resulting in a nose over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to continue the landing after determining the landing area was unsuitable.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotIncorrect use/operationContributed to outcome