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May 14, 2009 · Piper PA-18-150 · N405TH
Kenai, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 14, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Kenai, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA-18-150
Tail Number
N405TH
Operator
Newgren Steven A
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC09CA041
The private pilot reported that after landing at an off-airport site at the conclusion of a personal flight, and while taxiing to parking, the airplane's left wing struck a small tree, damaging the wing. The pilot indicated that there were no preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Tree(s)-Contributed to outcome
Full Narrative
The private pilot reported that after landing at an off-airport site at the conclusion of a Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight, and while taxiing to parking, the airplane's left wing struck a small tree. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot indicated that there were no preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-18-150
Tail NumberN405TH
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorNewgren Steven A
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 56 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility25 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO