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October 10, 2013 · Piper J3C 65 65 · N70604
Talkeetna, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 10, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Talkeetna, AK
Aircraft
Piper J3C 65 65 (1946)
Tail Number
N70604
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC14CA004
The pilot was performing a low pass of a snow-covered off-airport landing site, in a wheel-equipped airplane, to determine the condition of the snow pack. He was dragging the main landing gear on the landing surface, but the snow was deeper than expected, and the airplane nosed over sustaining substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have prevented normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Runway/land/takeoff/taxi surface-Snow/slush/ice covered-Decision related to condition - C
Full Narrative
The pilot was performing a low pass of a snow-covered off-airport landing site, in a wheel-equipped airplane, to determine the condition of the snow pack. He was dragging the main landing gear on the landing surface, but the snow was deeper than expected, and the airplane nosed over sustaining substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have prevented normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:15 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper J3C 65 65
Tail NumberN70604
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeUnknown
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-200 · Unknown · 85
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 48 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind45° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point32 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO