Pilot Debrief

DAVID HUNTER DANCHINI CUB near Tyonek, AK — 2025-09-16

Final reportANC25LA107
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Date
2025-09-16
Location
Tyonek, AK, USA
Airport
NONE
Aircraft
DAVID HUNTER DANCHINI CUB
Registration
N798AK
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, in gusting crosswind conditions.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, during the landing roll while performing an off-airport landing in a tailwheel-equipped airplane, the airplane encountered a wind gust from the left. The airplane ground looped to the right and subsequently nosed over, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing lift strut, vertical stabilizer, and rudder. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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