| Crash location | 61.638611°N, 150.100000°W |
| Nearest city | Chicken Lake, AK
We couldn't find this city on a map |
| Tail number | N91117 |
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| Accident date | 27 Mar 2011 |
| Aircraft type | Piper PA-18-150 |
| Additional details: | None |
The pilot stated that, during a low level reconnaissance pass of a frozen, snow-covered lake, he inadvertently contacted the snow in flat light conditions, and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing.
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain.