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July 13, 2017 · Piper PA 18 · N8560C
Denali, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 13, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Denali, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA 18 (1953)
Tail Number
N8560C
Operator
Ray Atkins Registered Guide
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA408
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, while landing on the narrow, unimproved airstrip in gusting wind conditions, the airplane drifted right of center, and he was unable to recover. Subsequently, the right wing impacted trees off the right side of the unimproved airstrip. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and empennage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. An automated weather observation system about 26 nautical miles from the accident site reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 010° at 9 knots, gusting to 15 knots. The pilot reported weather conditions as good other than gusting wind when entering and in the river valley.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing on a narrow, unimproved airstrip in gusting wind conditions.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, while landing on the narrow unimproved airstrip in gusty wind conditions, the airplane drifted right of center, and he was unable to recover. Subsequently, the right wing impacted trees off the right side of the unimproved airstrip. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and empennage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. An automated weather observation system about 26 nautical miles from the accident site reported, about the time of the accident, the wind from 010° at 9 knots, gusting to 15 knots. The pilot reported weather conditions as, good other than gusting wind when entering and in the river valley.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA 18
Tail NumberN8560C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRay Atkins Registered Guide
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 160
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 73 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 9 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time00:56
Weather SourceWFAC