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May 21, 1990 · Piper PA-18 · N2515A
Talkeetna, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 21, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Talkeetna, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA-18
Tail Number
N2515A
Operator
Holt Robert W
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC90LA073
THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED UPON LANDING AND THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER. THE GEAR WAS DAMAGED EARLIER IN THE FLIGHT DURING AN OFF-AIRPORT 'BOUNCE CHECK' TOUCHDOWN ON A GRAVEL BAR.
NTSB Probable Cause
COLLAPSE OF THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR DUE TO AN OVERLOAD FAILURE INDUCED BY PREVIOUS DAMAGE WHICH OCCURRED DURING AN IMPROPER LEVEL-OFF BY THE PILOT.
Full Narrative
THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED UPON LANDING AND THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER. THE GEAR WAS DAMAGED EARLIER IN THE FLIGHT DURING AN OFF-AIRPORT 'BOUNCE CHECK' TOUCHDOWN ON A GRAVEL BAR.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:53 AKDT
Nearest AirportTalkeetna Village Strip (0nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length2000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-18
Tail NumberN2515A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHolt Robert W
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O320-A2B · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 32 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 9 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingOvercast 4500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point43 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time14:55
Weather SourceWFAC