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August 31, 2020 · Piper PA 14 No Series · N4214H

Wasilla, AK

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 31, 2020
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Wasilla, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA 14 No Series (1947)
Tail Number
N4214H
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC20LA086

The commercial pilot reported that, he was attempting to land at a private airport in light crosswind conditions. After multiple failed attempts to align the airplane with the runway heading during the landing flare, he initiated a go-around. He subsequently applied power, and the airplane banked abruptly left toward trees at the edge of the runway. When he realized the airplane would not clear the trees, he reduced the power and attempted to level the wings. Subsequently, the airplane impacted the trees and then the ground, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage and left wing. A pilot-rated witness on the ground at the airport at the time of the accident reported that the wind direction was variable from 030° to 040°, gusting to 20 knots. The owner reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during an attempted go-around in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in impact with trees.

Full Narrative

The commercial pilot reported that, he was attempting to land at a private airport in light crosswind conditions. After multiple failed attempts to align the airplane with the runway heading during the landing flare, he initiated a go-around. He subsequently applied power, and the airplane banked abruptly left toward trees at the edge of the runway. When he realized the airplane would not clear the trees, he reduced the power and attempted to level the wings. Subsequently, the airplane impacted the trees and then the ground, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage and left wing. A pilot-rated witness on the ground at the airport at the time of the accident reported that the wind direction was variable from 030° to 040°, gusting to 20 knots. The owner reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:00 AKDT
Nearest AirportAnderson Lake (0nm NW)
Runway08
Runway Length1800 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA 14 No Series
Tail NumberN4214H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 28 · First Class · Serious

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind80° @ 11 kt, gusting 21 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 7000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 45 C
Altimeter29.10 inHg
Observation Time18:56
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data