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October 16, 2015 · Piper PA 18-150 A150 · N4336Z

Old Harbor, AK

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 16, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Old Harbor, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA 18-150 A150 (1968)
Tail Number
N4336Z
Operator
Jungemann Joel D
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA16CA021

According to the pilot, he intended to perform a touch and go "to roll the tires" on a beach. He reported that he touched down, added power, and became airborne. He reported that shortly after becoming airborne the airplane rotated 90 degrees to the right, and the left wing impacted the ground. The airplane came to rest upright on an embankment and sustained substantial damage to the left wing, empennage, and elevator. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or anomalies prior to or during the flight that would have prevented normal flight operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, resulting in a collision with terrain.

Full Narrative

According to the pilot, he intended to perform a touch and go "to roll the tires" on a beach. He reported that he touched down, added power, and became airborne. He reported that shortly after becoming airborne the airplane rotated 90 degrees to the right, and the left wing impacted the ground. The airplane came to rest upright on an embankment and sustained substantial damage to the left wing, empennage, and elevator. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or anomalies prior to or during the flight that would have prevented normal flight operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA 18-150 A150
Tail NumberN4336Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJungemann Joel D
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A2B · Reciprocating · 160
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 49 · Second Class · None
Crew 2None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind30° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 48
Altimeter29.14 inHg
Observation Time22:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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