Pilot Debrief

BRIAN TURNER NORTHERN EXPLORER near Delta Junction, AK — 2025-08-06

Final reportANC25LA106
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Date
2025-08-06
Location
Delta Junction, AK, USA
Aircraft
BRIAN TURNER NORTHERN EXPLORER
Registration
N907BT
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain obstacle clearance during landing, which resulted in an impact with trees.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he landed on an off-airport remote gravel airstrip surrounded by trees in a tailwheel-equipped airplane and the left wing struck a stand of trees during the landing rollout. The airplane turned left, and the right main landing gear collapsed, resulting in substantial damage to both wings. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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