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September 7, 1994 · James Chisum Chisum-Scraps Chisum-Scr · N1771C

Fairbanks, AK

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 7, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Fairbanks, AK
Aircraft
James Chisum Chisum-Scraps Chisum-Scr
Tail Number
N1771C
Operator
Chisum Jonathan J
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC94LA132

THE PILOT, THE SOLE OCCUPANT, WAS LANDING AN EXPERIMENTAL AIRPLANE AT A REMOTE TUNDRA AIRSTRIP FOR THE PURPOSE OF RETRIEVING MEAT FROM A RECENT HUNTING TRIP. DURING THE LANDING ROLL, THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR BEGAN TO SETTLE INTO SOFT TERRAIN AND THE AIRPLANE BEGAN TO DIVERGE FROM THE INTENDED DIRECTION OF LANDING. THE PILOT APPLIED LEFT RUDDER AND APPLIED THE BRAKES. THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER AND RECEIVED DAMAGE TO THE LEFT WING AND TAIL.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE THE SOFT TERRAIN AND INADEQUATE REMEDIAL ACTION.

Full Narrative

On September 7, 1994, at 1300 Alaska daylight time, N1771C, a wheel equipped experimental James Chisum, Chisum-Scraps airplane, (a modified Piper, PA-12), nosed over during the landing rollout at a remote tundra strip located approximately 40 miles south of Fairbanks, Alaska. The airplane, registered to the pilot-in-command, sustained substantial damage. The pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured. The pleasure flight, conducted under 14 CFR Part 91 for the purpose of recovering moose meat from a recent hunt, last departed the Fairbanks municipality at about 1230 and the intended destination was the site of the mishap. According to the pilot, visual meteorological conditions prevailed and personal acquaintances were aware of his flight itinerary. During a telephone interview with the NTSB investigator-in-charge on the morning of September 8, 1994, the pilot reported that during the landing rollout, the right wheel began to settle into the soft soil and divert the plane away from the intended landing direction. The pilot applied left rudder and brake to counter the unintended ground track and the plane nosed over resulting in damage to the top of the rudder and left wing.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Runway Length1500 ft
Runway Width200 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftJames Chisum Chisum-Scraps Chisum-Scr
Tail NumberN1771C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorChisum Jonathan J
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · HIO-360-E1AD · Reciprocating · 190
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 60 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility40 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

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