ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 356325
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| Date: | Monday 13 January 1997 |
| Time: | 16:25 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 140 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N2400N |
| MSN: | 12649 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2361 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental C-85-12F |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Gustavus, AK -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Juneau, AK (JNU) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot was planning to land at a remote airport. Areas of low ground fog moved into the airport environment. The pilot decided to land on an adjacent beach area until the fog dissipated. During the landing roll, the airplane encountered an area of soft terrain and nosed over. The airplane received damage to a wing lift strut and the rudder cap.
Probable Cause: the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. The soft terrain was a related factor.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ANC97LA020
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Mar-2024 21:24 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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