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September 10, 1995 · Piper PA-12 · N45DK
Anchorage, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 10, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Anchorage, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA-12
Tail Number
N45DK
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC95LA165
The pilot reported he was attempting to land the airplane on the remnants of an old road in gusty crosswind conditions. He said that during the landing roll, a wind gust caused him to lose directional control. The left main wheel went off the road and into an adjoining marsh. The airplane's main landing gear then struck a log, and the airplane nosed over.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. A factor relating to the accident was: the gusty crosswind condition.
Full Narrative
On September 9, 1995, about 1700 Alaska daylight time, a wheel equipped Piper PA-12 airplane, N45DK, sustained substantial damage while landing at an off airport site approximately 30 miles west of Anchorage, Alaska. The solo private pilot was not injured. The personal flight operated in visual meteorological conditions without a flight plan. The flight originated at Merrill Field, Anchorage, about 1630. The pilot reported he was attempting to land the airplane in gusty crosswind conditions near the Susitna River on the remnants of a gravel road. He said a wind gust caused him to lose directional control while landing. He attempted to abort the landing, but the left wheel went off the edge of the gravel landing surface. The airplane subsequently went into a marshy area, struck a log and nosed over.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-12
Tail NumberN45DK
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A2B · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 35 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 5 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingOvercast 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO