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October 7, 2015 · Piper PA 12 · N7879H

Glennallen, AK

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 7, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Glennallen, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA 12 (1946)
Tail Number
N7879H
Operator
James and Deborah Lorence
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA16CA008

According to the pilot, during a landing at an airstrip, he did not realize that he was not centered on the airstrip. The pilot reported that the left wing tip struck a tree during the approach to land. He reported that he tried to control the airplane after the initial impact, however the left wing impacted a second tree, and the airplane collided with the terrain coming to rest in the brush. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or anomalies prior to or during the flight that would have prevented normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during the approach to land, resulting in a collision with trees.

Full Narrative

According to the pilot, during a landing at an airstrip, he did not realize that he was not centered on the airstrip. The pilot reported that the left wing tip struck a tree during the approach to land. He reported that he tried to control the airplane after the initial impact, however the left wing impacted a second tree, and the airplane collided with the terrain coming to rest in the brush. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or anomalies prior to or during the flight that would have prevented normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:20 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA 12
Tail NumberN7879H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJames and Deborah Lorence
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A2B · Reciprocating · 150
Seats3

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 52 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 23 C
Altimeter29.86 inHg
Observation Time01:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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