Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-22-150 near Aleknagik, AK — 2022-04-07

Final reportANC22LA045
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Date
2022-04-07
Location
Aleknagik, AK, USA
Aircraft
PIPER PA-22-150
Registration
N6847B
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for taxi which resulted in an impact with trees.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the ski-equipped airplane reported that while taxiing for takeoff through a narrow tree lined area on sloping hard crusted snow-covered terrain, the airplane began to slide down slope. Unable to arrest the descent, the airplane impacted trees which resulted in substantial damage to the right lift strut. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents2

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