Accident Cessna 180 N9044M, Saturday 2 August 1997

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Date:	Saturday 2 August 1997
Time:	16:00 LT
Type:	Cessna 180
Owner/operator:	Private
Registration:	N9044M
MSN:	180-52144
Year of manufacture:	1970
Total airframe hrs:	3330 hours
Engine model:	Continental O-470-50
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Substantial
Category:	Accident
Location:	Port Ashton, AK - United States of America
Phase:	Taxi
Nature:	Private
Departure airport:	Palmer, AK (PAQ)
Destination airport:
Investigating agency:	NTSB
Confidence Rating:	Accident investigation report completed and information captured

Narrative:
After landing on a beach, the pilot turned downwind to taxi. The airplane's wheels contacted soft sand, and the airplane nosed over.

Probable Cause: The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain. Factors associated with the accident were the tailwind and soft terrain.

Accident investigation: