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March 13, 2010 · Piper PA-22-160 · N8820D
Aniak, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 13, 2010
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Aniak, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA-22-160
Tail Number
N8820D
Operator
Donhauser Robert
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC10CA023
The private pilot was on a personal cross-country flight in a ski-equipped airplane when the accident occurred. The pilot reported that he was flying about 75 feet above the ground looking for a landing area on a frozen river. He said that the wind was gusting and that the airplane rolled 90 degrees and he was unable to counter the roll before the airplane impacted terrain. He reported there were no mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's decision to maneuver at a low altitude during gusting wind conditions, resulting in a collision with terrain.
Full Narrative
The private pilot was on a personal cross-country flight in a ski-equipped airplane, operating under Title 14, CFR Part 91, when the accident occurred. In a written statement, the pilot reported that he was flying about 75 feet above the ground looking for a landing area on a frozen river. He said the wind was gusting, the airplane rolled 90 degrees, and he was unable to counter the roll before the airplane impacted terrain. He reported there were no mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 AKST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-22-160
Tail NumberN8820D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDonhauser Robert
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 52 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind15 kt, gusting 40 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point12 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO