Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-18 near Skwentna, AK — 2011-10-10

Final reportANC12CA003
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Date
2011-10-10
Location
Skwentna, AK, USA
Aircraft
PIPER PA-18
Registration
N124GS
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate clearance from a tree during an off-airport landing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, just prior to landing at an off-airport site, he was distracted by sunlight reflecting off a nearby river. As the main landing gear touched down, the right wing hit a tree root, and the rear wing spar sustained substantial damage. The pilot indicated that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane. He stated that the accident could have been prevented had he landed the opposite direction because there were no obstacles on that approach.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents1

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