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November 12, 2013 · Cessna 172 Undesignat · N709SB
Juneau, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 12, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Juneau, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 172 Undesignat (1958)
Tail Number
N709SB
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC14CA005
The pilot was landing a tricycle landing gear-equipped airplane on a soft tidal beach. He reported that he had landed the day before at the same location without incident. During the landing roll, the landing gear contacted an area of soft sand, and the airplane nosed over resulting in substantial damage to the right wing and left lift strut. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. In the recommendation section of the NTSB Accident/Incident Reporting Form 6120.1, the pilot stated that the accident may have been prevented if he had a better knowledge and understanding of landing conditions on tidal beaches.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Runway/land/takeoff/taxi surface-Soft-Contributed to outcome
Full Narrative
The pilot was landing a tricycle landing gear-equipped airplane on a soft tidal beach. He reported that he had landed the day before at the same location without incident. During the landing roll, the landing gear contacted an area of soft sand, and the airplane nosed over resulting in substantial damage to the right wing and left lift strut. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. In the recommendation section of the NTSB Accident/Incident Reporting Form 6120.1, the pilot stated that the accident may have been prevented if he had a better knowledge and understanding of landing conditions on tidal beaches.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:15 AKST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172 Undesignat
Tail NumberN709SB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-300 SER · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 59 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility6 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point39 C / 43 C
Altimeter29.88 inHg
Weather SourcePILO