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Accident · Substantial damage

FAA accident report · Piper PA-18-150 · Newtok, AK · July 12, 1994

Date: July 12, 1994 · 22:15 local
Place: Newtok, AK
Phase of flight: Takeoff Ground Roll
Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
Damage: Substantial damage
Aircraft: N1257
NTSB investigation: NTSBANC94LA081
Reported as: Piper PA18150
Reported engine: Lycoming O320A2B
People aboard: 1
Fatal injuries: 0
Pilot’s flight hours: 797 total700 in this make and model56 in the last 90 days

N1257Registered now · Piper PA-18-150S/N 18-7907 · Built 1963 Airframe modelPiper PA-18-150 Engine modelLycoming 0-320 seriesReciprocating

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What happened

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Tires sank into sand during takeoff from gravel bar. Aircraft nosed over.

As the FAA filed it

TIRES SANK INTO SAND DURING TAKEOFF FROM GRAVEL BAR. AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER.

NTSB investigation

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NTSB ANC94LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNewtok, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain.Jul 13, 1994 · Substantial damage