Accident · 2017-09-26

NTSB case GAA17CA565 · PIPER PA18 · Part 91

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 GAA17CA565

Flight 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.

RoleCertificateInstrument ratingAgeMedicalFlight hours
Pilot pilot flyingCommercialAirplane57Class 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.

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