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September 17, 1995 · Piper PA-12 · N3334M
Aniak, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 17, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Aniak, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA-12
Tail Number
N3334M
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC95LA171
The pilot reported he was landing on a 6,000 foot long gravel runway. He said he did not see a soft, gravel berm on the runway prior to landing. The accident airplane's main landing gear encountered the gravel berm, and the left main wheel separated from the landing gear at the axle. The airplane subsequently nosed down.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's selection of an unsuitable portion of the 6,000 foot long gravel runway for landing. A factor associated with the accident was: the soft gravel berm on the runway.
Full Narrative
On September 17, 1995, about 1500 Alaska daylight time, a wheel equipped Piper PA-12 airplane, N3334M, owned and operated by the pilot, sustained substantial damage while landing at Aniak Airport, Aniak, Alaska. The solo private pilot was not injured. The personal flight operated without a flight plan in visual meteorological conditions. The flight departed Grayling, Alaska, time unknown, and the destination was Aniak. The pilot reported soon after he landed on the 6,000 foot long gravel runway, the main landing gear encountered an unseen, soft gravel berm. He said the left main landing gear wheel sheared at the axle, and the airplane nosed down.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 AKDT
Nearest AirportANIAK (0nm)
Runway10
Runway Length6000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-12
Tail NumberN3334M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-C · Reciprocating · 100
Seats3
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 54 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 52
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time18:15
Weather SourceWFAC