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Dec 8, 2022
N3861P accident at Wasilla, AK
Piper PA-22-150 — Nose over/nose down at Z40 (Wasilla, AK)
DateDec 8, 2022
Tail numberN3861P
AircraftPiper PA-22-150 · Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer · PA22
LocationZ40 — Wasilla, AK
Phase of flightLanding
OperationPart 91 Instructional
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseANC23LA017
Probable cause
The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site, which resulted in a nose over after the main landing gear wheels broke through deep snow on the snow-covered runway.
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