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May 21, 1992 · Piper PA-22 · N6840B
Mcgrath, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 21, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Mcgrath, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA-22
Tail Number
N6840B
Operator
Chase Kenneth W
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC92LA086
THE PILOT OF THE PIPER PA-22 HAD TROUBLE MAINTAINING DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AFTER TOUCHDOWN, AND DID NOT TAKE ADEQUATE REMEDIAL ACTION TO KEEP THE AIRCRAFT FROM GROUND LOOPING AND DRAGGING A WING.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, AND HIS INADEQUATE REMEDIAL ACTION.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT OF THE PIPER PA-22 HAD TROUBLE MAINTAINING DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AFTER TOUCHDOWN, AND DID NOT TAKE ADEQUATE REMEDIAL ACTION TO KEEP THE AIRCRAFT FROM GROUND LOOPING AND DRAGGING A WING.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 AKDT
Nearest AirportMCGRATH (0nm)
Runway0
Runway Length2500 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-22
Tail NumberN6840B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorChase Kenneth W
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeUnknown
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 · Unknown · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 52 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility40 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 37 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO