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July 6, 2012 · Piper PA-18-150 · N623JE
Skwentna, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 6, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Skwentna, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA-18-150
Tail Number
N623JE
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC12CA069
The pilot was landing his tailwheel-equipped airplane at an off-airport site when the left main landing gear hit a hole and the airplane ground looped, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot said that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's selection of an unsuitable off-airport landing site, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll.
Full Narrative
The pilot was landing his tailwheel-equipped airplane at an off-airport site when the left main landing gear hit a hole, and the airplane ground looped, sustaining substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot said there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with airplane. The pilot provided a written statement of events, but did not fill out the National Transportation Safety Board Accident/Incident Reporting Form 6120.1.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:40 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-18-150
Tail NumberN623JE
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 62 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 6500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 48
Altimeter29.82 inHg
Observation Time14:53
Weather SourceWFAC