# NTSB Accident ANC09LA035
> **PIPER PA-18-135** · 2009-04-26 · Palmer, AK, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC09LA035
- **Event ID:** 20090428X12552
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2009-04-26
- **Location:** Palmer, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 61.594722, -149.088607
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-18-135
- **Registration:** N3256B
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The non-certificated pilot’s decision to attempt to "ski" atop a water-covered tidal area in an airplane equipped with over-sized main landing gear tires, resulting in a loss of control and a nose over.

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