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June 6, 2009 · Piper PA-18-150 · N7796Y
Talkeetna, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 6, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Talkeetna, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA-18-150
Tail Number
N7796Y
Operator
Wiederkehr William D
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC09CA051
The commercial pilot was on a passenger flight to an off-airport site when, during final approach to land, he allowed the airspeed to get too low and the airplane started to stall. He said that he initiated a stall recovery, but that the airplane landed hard and the main landing gear collapsed. The pilot said that there were no known mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident. The left wing spar was damaged in the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed on final approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and hard landing.
Full Narrative
The commercial pilot was on a passenger flight to an off-airport site under Title 14, CFR Part 135. The pilot said during final approach to land he allowed the airspeed to get too low, and the airplane started to stall. He said he initiated a stall recovery, but the airplane landed hard, and the main landing gear collapsed. The pilot said there were no known mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident. He said the left wing spar was damaged in the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-18-150
Tail NumberN7796Y
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWiederkehr William D
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 53 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO