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October 24, 2007 · Piper PA-18 · N1602A
Pilot Point, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 24, 2007
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Pilot Point, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA-18
Tail Number
N1602A
Operator
Anthony B Lee
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC08CA009
The commercial pilot was landing at an off-airport site in a tailwheel-equipped airplane during a Title 14, CFR Part 91 other work use flight. The pilot reported that while on a southeasterly approach to the site, he encountered strong gusty winds from 090 degrees at 25 miles per hour, with gusts to 40 miles per hour, and he elected to go-around. During the attempted go-around, a strong gust of wind rolled the airplane abruptly to the left, and the left wing struck the ground. He said that the airplane cartwheeled, and came to rest near the approach end of the site. The airplane sustained structural damage to the wings, fuselage, and empennage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a loss of control, and an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors associated with the accident were gusty, high winds.
Full Narrative
The commercial pilot was landing at an off-airport site in a tailwheel-equipped airplane during a Title 14, CFR Part 91 other work use flight. The pilot reported that while on a southeasterly approach to the site, he encountered strong gusty winds from 090 degrees at 25 miles per hour, with gusts to 40 miles per hour, and he elected to go-around. During the attempted go-around, a strong gust of wind rolled the airplane abruptly to the left, and the left wing struck the ground. He said that the airplane cartwheeled, and came to rest near the approach end of the site. The airplane sustained structural damage to the wings, fuselage, and empennage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway9
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-18
Tail NumberN1602A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAnthony B Lee
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 56 · Second Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 25 kt, gusting 40 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingOvercast 8000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO