Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-22-150 near Anchorage, AK — 2010-05-29

Final reportANC10CA045
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Date
2010-05-29
Location
Anchorage, AK, USA
Airport
A13
Aircraft
PIPER PA-22-150
Registration
N5844D
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot was landing on runway 14 when the accident occurred. He stated that during the landing, the airplane veered to the left and the left wing tip struck a tree. The airplane rotated to the left, and the right main landing gear collapsed. The right wing and horizontal stabilizer impacted the ground, resulting in substantial damage. The pilot verified that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane prior to the accident.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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