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August 4, 1991 · Piper PA-18-150 · N4448Z
Willow, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 4, 1991
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Willow, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA-18-150
Tail Number
N4448Z
Operator
Michael Grow
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC91LA114
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND STATED HE WAS MAKING A LOW PASS OVER THE INTENDED LANDING AREA WHEN HIS LEFT WING STRUCK SOME ALDER BUSHES. THE AIRPLANE VEERED LEFT AND HE ELECTED TO LAND IMMEDIATELY INSTEAD OF MAKING A GO AROUND. AFTER LANDING AND DURING THE ROLL OUT THE LEFT WING STRUCK SOME MORE BUSHES/TREES AND VEERED OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE AIRSTRIP.
NTSB Probable Cause
WAS THE IN-FLIGHT COLLISION OF THE AIRPLANE WITH AN OBJECT DUE TO THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S LACK OF AN ADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE ROUGH, UNEVEN AND NARROW CONDITION OF THE AIRSTRIP.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND STATED HE WAS MAKING A LOW PASS OVER THE INTENDED LANDING AREA WHEN HIS LEFT WING STRUCK SOME ALDER BUSHES. THE AIRPLANE VEERED LEFT AND HE ELECTED TO LAND IMMEDIATELY INSTEAD OF MAKING A GO AROUND. AFTER LANDING AND DURING THE ROLL OUT THE LEFT WING STRUCK SOME MORE BUSHES/TREES AND VEERED OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE AIRSTRIP.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 AKDT
Nearest AirportDeshka River (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length700 ft
Runway Width30 ft
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-18-150
Tail NumberN4448Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMichael Grow
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A2B · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 28 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 5 kt
Visibility60 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 54
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO