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July 12, 1992 · Piper PA-18 · N1387C
Watana Lodge, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 12, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Watana Lodge, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA-18
Tail Number
N1387C
Operator
Christopher C Bulard
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC92LA107
THE PILOT STATED THAT HE ALLOWED THE AIRPLANE TO TOUCH DOWN TOO FAR OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE STRIP. THE LEFT MAIN WHEEL HIT A LARGE ROCK, CAUSING THE AIRPLANE TO SWERVE TO THE LEFT, LEAVE THE STRIP, AND NOSE OVER INTO THE BUSHES.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING ROLL. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCH DOWN POINT, AND THE LOOSE OBJECT (LARGE ROCK) ON THE LANDING STRIP.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT STATED THAT HE ALLOWED THE AIRPLANE TO TOUCH DOWN TOO FAR OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE STRIP. THE LEFT MAIN WHEEL HIT A LARGE ROCK, CAUSING THE AIRPLANE TO SWERVE TO THE LEFT, LEAVE THE STRIP, AND NOSE OVER INTO THE BUSHES.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 AKDT
Nearest AirportWatana Lodge (0nm)
Runway0
Runway Length1800 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-18
Tail NumberN1387C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorChristopher C Bulard
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 23 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 10 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility70 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO