| Crash location | 30.213889°N, 92.339722°W |
| Nearest city | Crowley, LA
30.214093°N, 92.374576°W 2.1 miles away |
| Tail number | N6143D |
|---|---|
| Accident date | 26 Mar 2012 |
| Aircraft type | Piper PA-22-150 |
| Additional details: | None |
The pilot reported that while landing on a private airstrip the airplane nosed over. He stated that the landing was "flat" and that he didn't flare the airplane properly during the landing. The pilot also reported that there were no mechanical problems with the airplane. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, left wing, and the vertical tail.
The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a nose-over.