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March 14, 2017 · Piper PA 12 NO Series · N3654M
Anchorage, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 14, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Anchorage, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA 12 NO Series (1947)
Tail Number
N3654M
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA188
The pilot of the wheel/ski-equipped airplane reported that, after landing on skis and during the taxi on hard-packed snow, a wind gust pushed the airplane, and the left wing impacted a parked, unoccupied airplane. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and left wing lift strut. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. A review of recorded data from the automated weather observation station located on the airport revealed that, about 13 minutes after the accident, the wind was from 360° at 12 knots, gusting to 20 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Runway/land/takeoff/taxi surface-Snow/slush/ice covered surface-Effect on operation
Full Narrative
The pilot of the wheel-ski equipped airplane reported that after landing on skis, during the taxi on hard packed snow, a gust of wind pushed the airplane and the left wing impacted a parked, unoccupied airplane. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and left wing lift strut. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. A review of recorded data from the automated weather observation station located on the airport reported that about 13 minutes after the accident the wind was 360° at 12 knots, gusting 20 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:40 AKDT
Nearest AirportMerrill Field (0nm S)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA 12 NO Series
Tail NumberN3654M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 160
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 69 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 12 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point27 C / -2 C
Altimeter29.48 inHg
Observation Time03:53
Weather SourceWFAC