Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-12 near Chena Hot Springs, AK — 2010-10-02

Final reportANC11CA001
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Date
2010-10-02
Location
Chena Hot Springs, AK, USA
Airport
AK13
Aircraft
PIPER PA-12
Registration
N4166M
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and collision with trees.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he was landing the tailwheel-equipped airplane on a gravel-covered runway in a left crosswind. He stated that during touchdown he used insufficient rudder and the airplane veered to the left. He added power to correct the situation and abort the landing, but the airplane's right wing contacted trees and it pivoted to the right. The airplane continued to track right, exited the gravel runway, and came to rest at the base of an embankment. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing assembly and empennage. The pilot noted that there were no preimpact mechanical anomalies with the airplane.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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