| Crash location | 59.870278°N, 147.787777°W |
| Nearest city | Chenga Bay, AK
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| Tail number | N78635 |
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| Accident date | 11 Aug 2011 |
| Aircraft type | Piper PA-11 |
| Additional details: | None |
The pilot reported that during an off-airport landing, the airplane struck an unseen 12-inch sand berm and nosed over, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing and rudder.
The pilot's improper decision to land on an unsuitable landing surface which resulted in a nose over.