Pilot Debrief

AVIAT AIRCRAFT INC A-1B near Arctic Village, AK — 2013-08-09

Final reportANC13CA077
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Date
2013-08-09
Location
Arctic Village, AK, USA
Aircraft
AVIAT AIRCRAFT INC A-1B
Registration
N286AM
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering at low altitude.

NTSB narrative

The pilot stated that while maneuvering the airplane to make a low pass of a remote gravel bar, he inadvertently lost altitude and the right wing struck the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, empennage, wings and lift struts. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. In the recommendation section of the NTSB Accident/Incident Reporting Form 6120.1, the pilot stated that the accident may have been prevented if he had maintained awareness of wind conditions and how it affects aircraft performance.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents1

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