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May 23, 2005 · Piper PA-18 · N1087A

Delta Junction, AK

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 23, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Delta Junction, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA-18
Tail Number
N1087A
Operator
Wram
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC05CA080

The commercial certificated pilot was transporting hunting and camp supplies to a remote area in support of a hunting party. He landed the tundra tire-equipped airplane on a remote mountain ridge where previous wheel tracks were visible. During the landing roll, the pilot said that when he applied the brakes, the large tundra tires began to bounce over the rough terrain, and he was being careful not to apply excessive braking action. The airplane overran the pilot's intended landing area, and the right main tire encountered a depression. The right wing and propeller struck the ground. The aircraft mechanic who repaired the airplane reported that he repaired the leading edge of the right wing, and replaced a wing nose rib.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in an overrun. A factor contributing to the accident was rough and uneven terrain.

Full Narrative

On May 23, 2005, about 1000 Alaska daylight time, a tundra tire-equipped Piper PA-18 airplane, N1087A, sustained substantial damage when it encountered rough terrain at a remote landing area, about 56 miles northeast of Delta Junction, Alaska. The airplane was being operated as a visual flight rules (VFR) cross-country air taxi flight under Title 14, CFR Part 135, when the accident occurred. The airplane was operated by the pilot under the business name of WRAM, Fairbanks, Alaska. The commercial certificated pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and a VFR flight plan was filed. The flight originated at the Chena Marina Airport, Fairbanks, about 0830. During a telephone conversation with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigator-in-charge (IIC), on June 6, the pilot reported that he was transporting hunting and camp supplies to a remote area in support of a three-person hunting party. He said that he landed on a mountain ridge where previous wheel tracks were visible. During the landing roll, the pilot said that when he applied the brakes, the large tundra tires began to bounce over the rough terrain, and he was being careful not to apply excessive braking action. The airplane overran the pilot's intended landing area, and the right main tire encountered a depression. The right wing and propeller struck the ground. The pilot indicated that after examining the airplane for signs of extreme damage, and finding none, he flew the airplane to the Dry Creek Airstrip where the hunting clients were waiting for transport. During a telephone conversation on June 6, with the aircraft mechanic who repaired the airplane, the mechanic reported that he replaced a wing nose rib in the right wing, and repaired the leading edge of the wing.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-18
Tail NumberN1087A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWram
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-B2B · Reciprocating

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 54 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

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