Pilot Debrief

KAKELDEY RONALD O SMITH PA12 EXP near Beluga, AK — 2022-07-01

Final reportANC22LA059
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Date
2022-07-01
Location
Beluga, AK, USA
Aircraft
KAKELDEY RONALD O SMITH PA12 EXP
Registration
N73AK
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s loss of control during the landing roll.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, during the landing roll, the airplane encountered a gust of wind that “flipped” the airplane over. Postaccident examination revealed substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation of the airplane.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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