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April 18, 1985 · Piper PA-18 · N91003

Kenai, AK

Overview

Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 18, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Kenai, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA-18
Tail Number
N91003
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC85LA064

THE ACFT WAS OCCUPIED BY THE OWNER/PLT, A 42 YR OLD STUDENT PLT SEATED IN THE FRONT SEAT, AND A 41 YR OLD PRIVATE PLT, A CAREER POLICE OFFICER OF THE ANCHORAGE POLICE FORCE, WHO WAS SEATED IN THE REAR SEAT OF THIS 2 SEAT ACFT. THE SEATS WERE IN A TANDEN ARRANGEMENT. THE ACFT WAS PILOTED BY THE FRONT SEAT OWNER, BUT WAS TECHANICALLY UNDER THE COMMAND OF THE BACK SEAT PLT BY VIRTUE OF HIS RATING. ALSO BY DEFINITION THE PRIVATE (REAR SEAT) PLT IS CONSIDERED PIC TO DEFER NECESSITY FOR FAA ACTION AGAINST THE STUDENT PLT/OWNER FOR CARRYING PASS'G AGAINST REGULATION. REPORTEDLY THE ACFT SWERVED & DRAGGED A WING WHILE TAXIING IN AFTER LANDING. THE PIC REPORTEDLY HAS 210 FLT HRS OF WHICH TWO (2) WERE CREDITED TO THE TYPE OF ACFT INVOLVED IN THIS ACC. THE PIC, FAILED TO PROPERLY COMPLETE HIS MEDICAL INFORMATION, HIS BIENNIAL FLT REV STATUS, AND THE NTSB FORM 6120.1 (ACC REPORT). HE DID NOT RESPOND TO NUMEROUS REQUESTS FOR FURTHER INFO ABOUT THE ACC. THE STUDENT PLTS FORM SIMPLY STATED: SLIGHT X-WIND ON FINAL, GROUNDLOOPED AFTER TD, CAUGHT WING.

Full Narrative

THE ACFT WAS OCCUPIED BY THE OWNER/PLT, A 42 YR OLD STUDENT PLT SEATED IN THE FRONT SEAT, AND A 41 YR OLD PRIVATE PLT, A CAREER POLICE OFFICER OF THE ANCHORAGE POLICE FORCE, WHO WAS SEATED IN THE REAR SEAT OF THIS 2 SEAT ACFT. THE SEATS WERE IN A TANDEN ARRANGEMENT. THE ACFT WAS PILOTED BY THE FRONT SEAT OWNER, BUT WAS TECHANICALLY UNDER THE COMMAND OF THE BACK SEAT PLT BY VIRTUE OF HIS RATING. ALSO BY DEFINITION THE PRIVATE (REAR SEAT) PLT IS CONSIDERED PIC TO DEFER NECESSITY FOR FAA ACTION AGAINST THE STUDENT PLT/OWNER FOR CARRYING PASS'G AGAINST REGULATION. REPORTEDLY THE ACFT SWERVED & DRAGGED A WING WHILE TAXIING IN AFTER LANDING. THE PIC REPORTEDLY HAS 210 FLT HRS OF WHICH TWO (2) WERE CREDITED TO THE TYPE OF ACFT INVOLVED IN THIS ACC. THE PIC, FAILED TO PROPERLY COMPLETE HIS MEDICAL INFORMATION, HIS BIENNIAL FLT REV STATUS, AND THE NTSB FORM 6120.1 (ACC REPORT). HE DID NOT RESPOND TO NUMEROUS REQUESTS FOR FURTHER INFO ABOUT THE ACC. THE STUDENT PLTS FORM SIMPLY STATED: SLIGHT X-WIND ON FINAL, GROUNDLOOPED AFTER TD, CAUGHT WING.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time06:55 AKST
Nearest AirportKENAI (0nm N)
Runway19
Runway Length7575 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-18
Tail NumberN91003
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-320 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 41 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 8 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point34 C / 16 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time15:55
Weather SourceWFAC

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