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July 21, 2019 · Piper PA19 L18C · N6PF
Skwentna, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 21, 2019
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Skwentna, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA19 L18C (1952)
Tail Number
N6PF
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC19TA037
The pilot reported that during an approach to land at a remote airstrip, while on short final, the head wind changed to a tail wind and he began to lose control authority of the airplane. He initiated a go-around and applied full throttle, and the airplane rolled left. The pilot was unable to control the airplane due to the slow airspeed, and the airplane impacted a tree on the left side of the runway. The fuselage and right wing sustained substantial damage and the passenger sustained serious injuries. The pilot reported that the airplane had no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation and that the accident could have been prevented had he taken more time to assess the weather conditions and ultimately decide not to land at the challenging airstrip.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s loss of directional control during a go-around and his failure to assess the wind conditions appropriately before a landing attempt.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during an approach to land at a remote airstrip, while on short final, the head wind changed to a tail wind and he began to lose control authority of the airplane. He initiated a go-around and applied full throttle, and the airplane rolled left. The pilot was unable to control the airplane due to the slow airspeed, and the airplane impacted a tree on the left side of the runway. The fuselage and right wing sustained substantial damage and the passenger sustained serious injuries. The pilot reported that the airplane had no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation and that the accident could have been prevented had he taken more time to assess the weather conditions and ultimately decide not to land at the challenging airstrip.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:57 AKDT
Nearest AirportTALAHEIM (1nm NNW)
Runway36
Runway Length950 ft
Runway Width35 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA19 L18C
Tail NumberN6PF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 160
Seats3
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 31 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 55
Altimeter30.10 inHg
Weather SourceWFAC