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January 31, 2010 · Piper PA-17 · N4568H
Skwentna, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 31, 2010
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Skwentna, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA-17
Tail Number
N4568H
Operator
Ben Knapp
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC10CA016
The private pilot reported that he was on a personal flight and was attempting to land on a frozen lake. While on final approach to land, he said the airplane encountered a wind gust and that the left wing struck the top of a tree. The airplane descended and collided with terrain short of the intended landing site. The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's decision to make a low-altitude approach to land over trees in gusting winds, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree and a loss of control.
Full Narrative
The private pilot reported that he was on a personal flight and was attempting to land on a frozen lake. While on final approach to land, he said the airplane encountered a wind gust and that the left wing struck the top of a tree. The airplane descended and collided with terrain short of the intended landing site. The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 AKST
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway36
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-17
Tail NumberN4568H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBen Knapp
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · C90 · Reciprocating · 90
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 21 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0