NONE · Piper PA-18 · 2005-08-13 · Wiseman, AK, USA
Event
NTSB number
ANC05CA152
Event ID
20051028X01751
Type
Accident
Date
2005-08-13
Location
Wiseman, AK, USA
Coordinates
65.390525, -148.330978
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-18
Registration
N9950Q
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 a nose over during the landing roll. Factors contributing to the accident were a short landing area, and pressure to conduct the flight, which the pilot stated was a rescue situation.