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October 13, 2019 · Piper PA18 150 · N645DT
Moose Pass, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 13, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Moose Pass, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA18 150 (1982)
Tail Number
N645DT
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC20CA006
The pilot was attempting to land at a remote airstrip in fading light conditions. Just before touchdown, the left wing impacted a tree, and after touchdown, the airplane exited the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot stated that the accident might have been prevented if he had flown a steeper final approach or had more daylight.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's improper approach, which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from a tree while landing in dusk conditions, and his subsequent loss of directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Full Narrative
The pilot was attempting to land at a remote airstrip in fading light conditions. Just before touchdown the left wing impacted a tree and the airplane exited the runway sustaining substantial damage to the left wing and fuselage. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operations. In the recommendation section of the NTSB Accident/Incident Reporting Form 6120.1, the pilot stated that the accident may have been prevented if he had flown a steeper final approach or had more daylight.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:45 AKDT
Nearest AirportPRIVATE (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA18 150
Tail NumberN645DT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 160
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 80 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind330° @ 14 kt, gusting 21 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 25 C
Altimeter30.02 inHg
Observation Time01:53
Weather SourceWFAC