ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 286567
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| Date: | Sunday 13 September 2009 |
| Time: | 17:30 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-20 |
| Owner/operator: | Pacer N7705k LLC |
| Registration: | N7705K |
| MSN: | 20-525 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1950 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2987 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-290 SERIES |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Herlong, Florida -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Taxi |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Jacksonville Executive at Craig Airport, FL (CRG/KCRG) |
| Jacksonville Executive at Craig Airport, FL (CRG/KCRG) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The private pilot overflew a grass strip, parallel to the asphalt runway to view the condition for landing. The pilot landed without incident. While transitioning from the grass runway onto the taxiway, the aircraft's nose gear got stuck in the soft terrain and the aircraft flipped over. The wing spar incurred substantial damage. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical deficiencies prior to the accident.
Probable Cause: The pilot's improper visual lookout while taxing on soft terrain.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ERA09CA548
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 03-Oct-2022 12:42 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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