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May 17, 2015 · Piper PA 31-350 350 · N4079H

Homer, AK

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 17, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (8 uninjured)
Location
Homer, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA 31-350 350 (1981)
Tail Number
N4079H
Operator
J and M Alaska Air Tours
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC15CA027

The pilot was landing a retractable landing gear-equipped, twin engine airplane at an uncontrolled airport. While on final approach, an airplane that landed in front of him reported a moose in the vicinity of the runway. An airport maintenance person announced on the common traffic advisory frequency (CTAF) that he was attempting to chase the moose off of the runway. The pilot became distracted trying to avoid wake turbulence from the preceding airplane and monitor the location of the vehicle and moose and failed to extend the landing gear prior to landing. During touchdown, the airplane contacted the runway with the landing gear retracted, and it slid about 1,200 feet. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to continue the approach to landing while distracted and his failure to complete the landing checklist.

Full Narrative

The pilot was landing a retractable landing gear-equipped, twin engine airplane at an uncontrolled airport. While on final approach, an airplane that landed in front of him reported a moose in the vicinity of the runway. An airport maintenance person announced on the common traffic advisory frequency (CTAF) that he was attempting to chase the moose off of the runway. The pilot became distracted trying to avoid wake turbulence from the preceding airplane and monitor the location of the vehicle and moose and failed to extend the landing gear prior to landing. During touchdown, the airplane contacted the runway with the landing gear retracted, and it slid about 1,200 feet. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:15 AKDT
Nearest AirportHOMER (0nm NE)
Runway22
Runway Length6701 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA 31-350 350
Tail NumberN4079H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJ and M Alaska Air Tours
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · LTI0-540-J2B · Reciprocating · 350 | Lycoming · TI0-540-J2B · Reciprocating · 350
Seats8

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (8 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured8
Total8
Crew 1Age 45 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 39 C
Altimeter30.18 inHg
Observation Time23:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data