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March 21, 2019 · Piper PA32R 300 · N5544F
Atmautluak, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 21, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (5 uninjured)
Location
Atmautluak, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA32R 300 (1976)
Tail Number
N5544F
Operator
Yute Commuter Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA174
The pilot reported that, while taxiing to the runway for departure, he felt a "large bump." The pilot immediately shut down the engine and inspected the airplane. He identified damage to the right wing and landing gear. The pilot further reported that he inspected the taxiway after he saw the airplane's damage and noted that the large bump he felt was due to the right landing gear's encounter with a snow-covered pothole. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Hidden/submerged object-Effect on operation
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that while taxiing to the runway for departure, he felt a "large bump." The pilot immediately shutdown the engine and inspected the airplane. He identified damage to the right wing and landing gear. The pilot further reported that he inspected the taxiway after he saw the airplane's damage, and the large bump he felt was the right landing gear encounter with a snow-covered pothole. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:45 AKDT
Nearest AirportAtmautluak (0nm S)
Runway33
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA32R 300
Tail NumberN5544F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorYute Commuter Service
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TIO-540-SER · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (5 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured5
Total5
Crew 1Age 47 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsUnknown
LightNr
Wind30° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point28 C / 27 C
Altimeter29.29 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC