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August 27, 1990 · Piper PA-18 · N72BW
King Salmon, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 27, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
King Salmon, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA-18
Tail Number
N72BW
Operator
O J Chaipman
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC90LA153
THE PILOT STATED THAT HE LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING THE LANDING ROLL. THE AIRPLANE SUBSEQUENTLY GROUND LOOPED. THE AIRPLANE WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED. THE PILOT AND PASSENGER WERE NOT INJURED.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE ON LANDING.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT STATED THAT HE LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING THE LANDING ROLL. THE AIRPLANE SUBSEQUENTLY GROUND LOOPED. THE AIRPLANE WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED. THE PILOT AND PASSENGER WERE NOT INJURED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:00 AKDT
Nearest AirportKing Salmon (0nm N)
Runway29
Runway Length8500 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-18
Tail NumberN72BW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorO J Chaipman
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 40 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 16 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingOvercast 1100 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 59
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO