Crash location | 30.277778°N, 81.806111°W |
Nearest city | Herlong, FL
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Tail number | N7705K |
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Accident date | 13 Sep 2009 |
Aircraft type | Piper PA-20 |
Additional details: | None |
The private pilot overflew a grass strip, parallel to the asphalt runway to view the condition for landing. The pilot landed without incident. While transitioning from the grass runway onto the taxiway, the aircraft's nose gear got stuck in the soft terrain and the aircraft flipped over. The wing spar incurred substantial damage. The pilot stated there were no mechanical deficiencies prior to the accident.
The pilot’s improper visual lookout while taxing on soft terrain.