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October 2, 2010 · Piper PA-12 · N4166M

Chena Hot Springs, AK

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 2, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Chena Hot Springs, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA-12
Tail Number
N4166M
Operator
Woolace James L
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC11CA001

The pilot reported that he was landing the tailwheel-equipped airplane on a gravel-covered runway in a left crosswind. He stated that during touchdown he used insufficient rudder and the airplane veered to the left. He added power to correct the situation and abort the landing, but the airplane's right wing contacted trees and it pivoted to the right. The airplane continued to track right, exited the gravel runway, and came to rest at the base of an embankment. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing assembly and empennage. The pilot noted that there were no preimpact mechanical anomalies with the airplane.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and collision with trees.

Full Narrative

The private pilot reported he was landing the tailwheel-equipped airplane on a gravel-covered runway in a left crosswind. He said that he used insufficient rudder on touchdown, and that shortly thereafter the airplane "curved" to the left. He stated he added power to correct the situation and abort the landing, but the airplane's right wing contacted trees and brush "well below flying speed" and pivoted to the right. The airplane continued to track right, exited the gravel runway, and came to rest at the base of an embankment. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing assembly and empennage. The pilot noted that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane during the time frame of the accident. The airplane was operated as a personal flight under the provisions of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations Part 91, when the accident occurred.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 AKDT
Nearest AirportChena Hot Springs (0nm)
Runway08
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-12
Tail NumberN4166M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWoolace James L
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 180
Seats3

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 66 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind30° @ 5 kt, gusting 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 8000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data