Pilot Debrief

Just JA30 SUPERSTOL near Chelan Falls, WA — 2018-07-22

Final reportGAA18CA443
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Date
2018-07-22
Location
Chelan Falls, WA, USA
Airport
PVT
Aircraft
Just JA30 SUPERSTOL
Registration
N825PW
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's improper approach over a river, which resulted in a collision with a dock.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, as he made the approach over a river to land at his private airstrip, he "came in too low and hit a dock." The airplane's propeller struck the dock, and the landing gear separated from the airplane, which then slid about 25 ft and came to a stop. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine mounts. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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