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May 22, 2010 · Piper PA-12 · N2581M
Chugiak, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 22, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Chugiak, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA-12
Tail Number
N2581M
Operator
Richard N Sutliff
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC10CA042
The private pilot was landing at a remote airstrip surrounded by trees at the completion of a Title 14, CFR Part 91 personal flight. The pilot stated that during the approach, just before touchdown, he allowed the airplane to drift left of his intended approach path, and the left main landing gear wheel struck a tree, which yawed the airplane to the left. During touchdown, the right main landing gear collapsed, followed by the collapse of the left main landing gear. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings, fuselage and empennage. The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path while landing, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree, and the collapse of the main landing gear during touchdown.
Full Narrative
The private pilot was landing at a remote airstrip surrounded by trees at the completion of a Title 14, CFR Part 91 personal flight. The pilot stated that during the approach, just before touchdown, he allowed the airplane to drift left of his intended approach path, and the left main landing gear wheel struck a tree, which yawed the airplane to the left. During touchdown, the right main landing gear collapsed, followed by the collapse of the left main landing gear. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings, fuselage and empennage. The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 AKDT
Nearest AirportBold Airport (0nm)
Runway32
Runway Length1000 ft
Runway Width15 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-12
Tail NumberN2581M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRichard N Sutliff
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 150
Seats3
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 62 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48 / 34 C
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time15:53
Weather SourceWFAC