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September 21, 2007 · Piper PA-32 · N3948W
Chenega Bay, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 21, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (5 uninjured)
Location
Chenega Bay, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA-32
Tail Number
N3948W
Operator
James L Lawler
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC07CA105
The private certificated pilot was landing toward the south on a remote airstrip at the conclusion of a Title 14, CFR Part 91, cross-country personal flight. The gravel surface airstrip was about 1,000 feet long and about 50 feet wide. The pilot reported that during the landing roll, the left main landing gear struck a ditch that extended about 20 feet into the runway area. The left main landing gear was torn off, and the airplane slid into an area of trees. The airplane received structural damage to the wings and fuselage.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a collision with a ditch during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident was the ditch.
Full Narrative
The private certificated pilot was landing toward the south on a remote airstrip at the conclusion of a Title 14, CFR Part 91, cross-country personal flight. The gravel surface airstrip was about 1,000 feet long and about 50 feet wide. The pilot reported that during the landing roll, the left main landing gear struck a ditch that extended about 20 feet into the runway area. The left main landing gear was torn off, and the airplane slid into an area of trees. The airplane received structural damage to the wings and fuselage.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway18
Runway Length1000 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-32
Tail NumberN3948W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJames L Lawler
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540 · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (5 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured5
Total5
Crew 1Age 67 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0