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July 16, 1991 · Piper PA-32-300 · N2120M
Naknek, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 16, 1991
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (6 uninjured)
Location
Naknek, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA-32-300
Tail Number
N2120M
Operator
Peninsula Airways
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC91LA100
THE PILOT STATED THAT THE AIRPLANE LANDED APPROXIMATELY 20 FEET SHORT OF THE RUNWAY. JUST BEFORE COMING TO A STOP, THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER ON ITS BACK. AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT, THE WIND WAS 180 DEGREES AT 20 KNOTS.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT MISJUDGED THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE GUST OF WIND ON FINAL APPROACH.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT STATED THAT THE AIRPLANE LANDED APPROXIMATELY 20 FEET SHORT OF THE RUNWAY. JUST BEFORE COMING TO A STOP, THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER ON ITS BACK. AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT, THE WIND WAS 180 DEGREES AT 20 KNOTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:15 AKDT
Nearest AirportNAKNEK (0nm)
Runway15
Runway Length2500 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-32-300
Tail NumberN2120M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPeninsula Airways
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-K165 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (6 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured6
Total6
Crew 1Age 37 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 20 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 1500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 45 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO