Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-18-150 near Tyonek, AK — 2009-06-07

Final reportANC09CA054
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Date
2009-06-07
Location
Tyonek, AK, USA
Aircraft
PIPER PA-18-150
Registration
N82057
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.

NTSB narrative

The solo private pilot aborted a landing on a beach after a personal cross-country flight. During the landing, the airplane sustained substantial damage when it struck debris and impacted terrain. In a written statement the pilot said that he didn't like the feel of the terrain during the landing, and added power to abort the landing. He said that the airplane struck debris during the aborted landing. The pilot said there were no known mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident, and that the propeller and left main landing gear was damaged during the accident. He further stated that he should have looked over the landing area better prior to landing and had a better exit plan.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents1

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