NONE · Piper PA-18-150 · 2003-03-28 · Palmer, AK, USA
Event
NTSB number
ANC03LA036
Event ID
20030404X00437
Type
Accident
Date
2003-03-28
Location
Palmer, AK, USA
Coordinates
61.283332, -148.5
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-18-150
Registration
N4448Z
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in an encounter with soft snow, and subsequent nose over during the landing roll. A factor contributing to the accident was the soft, snow-covered terrain.