# NTSB Accident ANC18CA017
> **PIPER PA 18-125** · 2017-11-29 · Nikolai, AK, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC18CA017
- **Event ID:** 20171220X74157
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2017-11-29
- **Location:** Nikolai, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 62.293334, -153.361938
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA 18-125
- **Registration:** N1386A
- **FAR Part:** PUBU
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot’s improper decision to contact an unsuitable landing surface, which resulted in a nose-over.

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