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April 10, 2011 · Piper PA-12 · N3613M
Delta Junction, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 10, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Delta Junction, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA-12
Tail Number
N3613M
Operator
Hall Gary L
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC11CA025
According to the pilot, he was practicing takeoffs and landings on a grass airstrip. He said snow had been removed from the center of the grass airstrip, but not the surrounding area. During his approach to land, bright sunlight reflected off the snow that made him lose his depth perception. The airplane touched down short of the runway, nosing over in deep snow. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical problems with the airplane. The airplane received substantial damage to both wings.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's misjudged altitude while landing in bright sunlight on an airstrip surrounded by snow, resulting in an undershoot and a nose over.
Full Narrative
The pilot was practicing takeoffs and landings on a grass airstrip. He said snow had been removed from the center of the grass airstrip, but not the surrounding area. During his approach to land, he said bright sunlight reflected off the snow made him lose his depth perception, and the airplane touched down short of the runway, nosing over in deep snow. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical problems with the airplane. The airplane received substantial damage to both wings.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:45 AKDT
Nearest AirportWINDSONG (0nm)
Runway15
Runway Length2400 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-12
Tail NumberN3613M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHall Gary L
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235 SERIES · Reciprocating · 115
Seats3
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 61 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point39 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.11 inHg
Weather SourcePILO