Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-20 near Fairbanks, AK — 2009-09-27

Final reportANC09CA107
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Date
2009-09-27
Location
Fairbanks, AK, USA
Aircraft
PIPER PA-20
Registration
N5540A
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The student pilot's decision to attempt an off-airport landing and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.

NTSB narrative

The student pilot reported that he was attempting to land at the short and rough off-airport site in his personal tailwheel-equipped airplane at the conclusion of a Title 14, CFR Part 91 personal flight. He said during the landing roll, the airplane encountered a dip in the surface, and he lost directional control, with the airplane veering to the right, off the airstrip, and nosing over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and its associated lift struts. The pilot said there were no preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents1

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