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August 16, 2016 · Piper PA18 A150 · N8097N
Anchor Point, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 16, 2016
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Anchor Point, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA18 A150 (1981)
Tail Number
N8097N
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA16CA436
The pilot reported that during landing on a coastal beach, the airplane's left wing struck a driftwood tree branch that protruded from a higher berm. The airplane subsequently spun to the left, which resulted in substantial damage to the elevator and both ailerons. The pilot further reported that he had seen the tree but not the branch on his initial flight over the landing area while looking for debris. The pilot reported that there were no pre impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Personnel issues-Action/decision-Info processing/decision-Identification/recognition-Pilot - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during landing on a coastal beach, the airplane's left wing struck a driftwood tree branch that protruded from a higher berm. The airplane subsequently spun to the left, which resulted in substantial damage to the elevator and both ailerons. The pilot further reported that he had seen the tree but not the branch on his initial flight over the landing area while looking for debris. The pilot reported that there were no pre impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA18 A150
Tail NumberN8097N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 A2B · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 78 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 9000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 52
Altimeter30.11 inHg
Observation Time20:53
Weather SourceWFAC