Pilot Debrief

Piper PA18 near Moose Pass, AK — 2019-10-13

Final reportANC20CA006
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Date
2019-10-13
Location
Moose Pass, AK, USA
Airport
PVT
Aircraft
Piper PA18
Registration
N645DT
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's improper approach, which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from a tree while landing in dusk conditions, and his subsequent loss of directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion.

NTSB narrative

The pilot was attempting to land at a remote airstrip in fading light conditions. Just before touchdown, the left wing impacted a tree, and after touchdown, the airplane exited the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot stated that the accident might have been prevented if he had flown a steeper final approach or had more daylight.

NTSB coding

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