Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-18-150 near Fairbanks, AK — 2009-02-27

Final reportANC09CA033
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Date
2009-02-27
Location
Fairbanks, AK, USA
Aircraft
PIPER PA-18-150
Registration
N3578Z
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in the main landing gear collapsing during taxi.

NTSB narrative

The private pilot said he landed the ski-equipped airplane on a snow-covered area, but due to the rough terrain the left main landing gear collapsed during taxi. An inspection of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed damage to the left main landing gear attachment to the fuselage that required reinforcement of the fuselage, and replacement of the attachment. The pilot said there were no known mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident. In a written statement to the NTSB, the pilot said he should have chosen a better operating area.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 1 docket document
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Docket documents1

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