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July 27, 2019 · Piper PA18 150 · N82253
Tok, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 27, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Tok, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA18 150 (1979)
Tail Number
N82253
Operator
Dirt Strip Dirtbags
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA500
The pilot reported that, during landing with a gusting crosswind, the airplane veered right. He applied left rudder, and the airplane veered left and then exited the runway onto gravel. The right main landing gear collapsed, and the right wing impacted the ground. 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
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and his excessive rudder input, which resulted in a runway excursion and landing gear collapse.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tundra tire and tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during landing in a gusting crosswind, the airplane veered to the right. He applied left rudder and the airplane veered to the left and exited the runway. During the runway excursion in the gravel next to the runway, the right main landing gear collapsed, and the right wing impacted the ground. 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. The pilot reported that the wind was from 180° at 5 knots, gusting to 7 knots. The pilot landed the airplane on runway 07.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:40 AKDT
Nearest AirportTok Junction (0nm E)
Runway07
Runway Length2509 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA18 150
Tail NumberN82253
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDirt Strip Dirtbags
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A2B · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 57 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 5 kt, gusting 7 kt
Visibility12 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO