Pilot Debrief

Piper PA22 near Tyonek, AK — 2020-07-04

Final reportANC20CA066
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Date
2020-07-04
Location
Tyonek, AK, USA
Aircraft
Piper PA22
Registration
N7208D
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's decision to land at an unimproved airstrip with limited go-around capabilities, his improper landing flare and aborted landing, and his subsequent failure to attain sufficient altitude to clear vegetation during an attempted go-around.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that during landing on a remote unimproved airstrip, the airplane bounced, and the pilot performed a go around. During the climb, the airplane impacted tall vegetation at the end of the airstrip. The left wing and horizontal stabilizer sustained substantial damage. The pilot stated that the airstrip was sloped upward in the direction of landing, and the temperature was very warm, which limited the airplane's performance. He stated that the accident may have been prevented if he had considered the go-around limitations before attempting to land. The pilot stated there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

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