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September 4, 2011 · Piper PA-18-150 · N83283
Deadhorse, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 4, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Deadhorse, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA-18-150
Tail Number
N83283
Operator
Stott David L
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC11CA092
The pilot said that, during a visual flight to a remote hunting camp, he encountered an area of fog. He said that he was flying close to a ridge and trying to maintain visual reference when the right wing struck the ridge slope. The airplane turned toward the terrain and impacted the ground, sustaining substantial damage to the wings and fuselage.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Conditions/weather/phenomena-Ceiling/visibility/precip-Obscuration-Contributed to outcome
Full Narrative
The pilot said he was approaching a remote hunting camp in an area of fog. He said he was too close to a ridge, trying to maintain visual reference, when the right wing struck the ridge slope. The airplane turned toward the terrain, and impacted the ground, receiving substantial damage to the wings and fuselage.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-18-150
Tail NumberN83283
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorStott David L
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 65 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO