Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-18-150 near Cape Yakataga, AK — 2010-05-06

Final reportANC10CA039
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Date
2010-05-06
Location
Cape Yakataga, AK, USA
Aircraft
PIPER PA-18-150
Registration
N90918
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The uncertificated pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site, resulting in a main landing gear collapse during the landing roll.

NTSB narrative

The uncertificated pilot was landing a tailwheel-equipped airplane, with one passenger at a remote, rough and uneven off-airport site, at the completion of a Title 14, CFR Part 91, business flight. Witnesses noted that during the landing roll the airplane's right main wheel struck a log, and the right main landing gear collapsed. The right wing and right horizontal stabilizer struck the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing, right wing lift struts, empennage, and fuselage. Due to the remote location the airplane has not been examined by the NTSB.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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