Pilot Debrief

TAYLORCRAFT AVIATION CORP F19 near Lake Louise, AK — 2022-07-15

Final reportANC22LA057
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Date
2022-07-15
Location
Lake Louise, AK, USA
Aircraft
TAYLORCRAFT AVIATION CORP F19
Registration
N3980T
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path, which resulted in a hard landing short of the airstrip.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, during a landing attempt at a remote airstrip, the airplane descended below glide path and landed short of the intended landing location in an area of uneven terrain. The airplane landed hard and sustained substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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