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July 6, 1989 · Piper PA-32 · N2585M
Queens Cannery, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 6, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Queens Cannery, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA-32
Tail Number
N2585M
Operator
Pennair
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC89LA115
DRG ARRIVAL, THE PLT ENTERED THE TRAFFIC PATTERN TO LAND ON RWY 3. HE STATED THAT ON FINAL APCH, THE ACFT DESCENDED BELOW THE THRESHOLD OF THE RWY. ALSO, HE RPRTD HE RAISED THE NOSE & ADDED POWER, BUT THE MAIN LANDING GEAR STRUCK A BERM AT THE APCH END OF THE RWY. THE LANDING GEAR SEPARATED FROM THE ACFT & THE ACFT SLID TO A STOP ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RWY. THE PLT RPRTD THE WIND WAS FROM THE EAST AT 10, GUSTING 20 KTS.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT MISJUDGED HIS ALTITUDE AND DISTANCE TO THE RUNWAY DURING THE APPROACH AND FAILED TO ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT. THE GUSTY CROSSWIND AND BERM WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.
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DRG ARRIVAL, THE PLT ENTERED THE TRAFFIC PATTERN TO LAND ON RWY 3. HE STATED THAT ON FINAL APCH, THE ACFT DESCENDED BELOW THE THRESHOLD OF THE RWY. ALSO, HE RPRTD HE RAISED THE NOSE & ADDED POWER, BUT THE MAIN LANDING GEAR STRUCK A BERM AT THE APCH END OF THE RWY. THE LANDING GEAR SEPARATED FROM THE ACFT & THE ACFT SLID TO A STOP ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RWY. THE PLT RPRTD THE WIND WAS FROM THE EAST AT 10, GUSTING 20 KTS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 AKDT
Nearest AirportQueens Cannery (0nm N)
Runway3
Runway Length1400 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-32
Tail NumberN2585M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPennair
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 43 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 12 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility2 sm
Ceiling700 ft
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 50
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time12:50
Weather SourceWFAC