Pilot Debrief

Piper PA-20/22 near Talkeetna, AK — 2008-08-09

Final reportANC08CA109
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Date
2008-08-09
Location
Talkeetna, AK, USA
Aircraft
Piper PA-20/22
Registration
N8433D
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from brush during the landing roll.

NTSB narrative

The airline transport pilot was landing at an off airport site under Title 14, CFR Part 91, when the accident occurred. The pilot said during the landing roll the airplane encountered brush, resulting in substantial damage to the left horizontal stabilizer and wingtip. According to the pilot, there were no known mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident.

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