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July 3, 2009 · Piper PA-18-150 · N4299Z
Homer, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 3, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Homer, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA-18-150
Tail Number
N4299Z
Operator
Kauffman Loren C
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC09CA111
The pilot was landing at an off-airport site surrounded by trees. The pilot stated that while on approach he increased his airspeed due to turbulence. The airplane landed hard and bounced. He added power to abort the landing, but realized that he could not climb over the trees at the end of the landing area and closed the engine throttle. As the airplane touched down again it continued off the end of the site and collided with brush. The pilot said that there were no mechanical problems with the airplane and that he should have used a slower approach airspeed or performed a go-around earlier in the landing. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing spar and aileron.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's excessive airspeed during approach to compensate for turbulence, resulting in a hard landing and runway overrun.
Full Narrative
The pilot was landing at an off-airport site, which was surrounded by trees. The pilot stated that while on approach, he increased his approach airspeed due to turbulence. The airplane landed hard, and bounced. He added power to abort the landing, but realized he could not climb over the trees at the end of the landing area, and he closed the engine throttle. As the airplane touched down again it continued off the end of the site, and collided with brush. The pilot said there were no mechanical problems with the airplane, and that he should have used a slower approach airspeed or performed a go-around. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing spar and aileron.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-18-150
Tail NumberN4299Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKauffman Loren C
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 57 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 15 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility100 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 48
Altimeter29.92 inHg
Observation Time14:53
Weather SourcePILO