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February 8, 1985 · Piper PA-11 · N4523M
Soldotna, AK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 8, 1985
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Soldotna, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA-11
Tail Number
N4523M
Operator
Craig T Moore
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC85LA045
THE PLT STATED A GUST OF WIND FORCED THE LEFT WING UP AS THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN. FUUL PWR WAS ADDED TO GO AROUND. THE ACFT CONTINUED TO VEER TO THE RIGHT UNTIL IT STALLED AND IMPACTED THE GROUND IN A NOSE LOW ATTITUDE APRX 100 YARDS SOUTH OF THE RWY. WINDS WERE REPORTED AS CALM AT THE ACCIDENT SITE APRX 1/2 HR PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT.
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THE PLT STATED A GUST OF WIND FORCED THE LEFT WING UP AS THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN. FUUL PWR WAS ADDED TO GO AROUND. THE ACFT CONTINUED TO VEER TO THE RIGHT UNTIL IT STALLED AND IMPACTED THE GROUND IN A NOSE LOW ATTITUDE APRX 100 YARDS SOUTH OF THE RWY. WINDS WERE REPORTED AS CALM AT THE ACCIDENT SITE APRX 1/2 HR PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 AKST
Nearest AirportSOLDOTNA (0nm N)
Runway7
Runway Length4973 ft
Runway Width130 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-11
Tail NumberN4523M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCraig T Moore
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-90 · Reciprocating · 90
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 37 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility25 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point21 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:31
Weather SourceWFAC