Pilot Debrief

PIPER J5A near Palmer, AK — 2011-05-27

Final reportANC11CA036
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Date
2011-05-27
Location
Palmer, AK, USA
Airport
PAAQ
Aircraft
PIPER J5A
Registration
N2364
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions.

NTSB narrative

The solo student pilot initiated a go-around on his first landing attempt due to low level turbulence associated with wind coming over nearby trees. He elected to land beyond the trees on his next attempt, but about 5 feet above the runway, the airplane turned sharply to the right, descended and impacted the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. The pilot said there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane, and that he should have selected another airport where the wind was not a factor.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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