Accident · 2017-09-26
What the record says
- Event date
- 2017-09-26
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- PIPER PA18 (N109T)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- NEITZ AVIATION INC Matched by aircraft (N-number)
Probable cause
The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose-over.
Source: NTSB case GAA17CA565Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot pilot flying | Commercial | Airplane | 57 | Class 2 (2017-07-17) | 16,300 total · 2,000 in this make/model · 230 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.