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August 18, 2012 · Piper PA-18A 150 · N7863D
Talkeetna, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 18, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Talkeetna, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA-18A 150
Tail Number
N7863D
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC12CA091
The pilot was landing a tundra-tire and tailwheel-equipped airplane on a short, wet off-airport site that was on the top of a small butte. He was unable to stop the airplane in the available landing area, and the airplane rolled over an embankment, coming to rest approximately 50 feet downhill in a shallow creek bed. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings. The pilot indicated there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's decision to land on a short, wet, off-airport landing site, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Full Narrative
The pilot was landing a tundra-tire and tailwheel-equipped airplane on a short, wet off-airport site that is on the top of a small butte. He was unable to stop the airplane in the available landing area, and the airplane rolled over an embankment, coming to rest approximately 50 feet downhill in a shallow creek bed. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings. The pilot indicated there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. A completed copy of NTSB Form 6120.1, Pilot/Operator Accident Report, was not submitted by the pilot as requested.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-18A 150
Tail NumberN7863D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 SERIES · Reciprocating · 180
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 37 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 7000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 46
Altimeter29.84 inHg
Observation Time21:53
Weather SourceWFAC