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September 16, 2020 · Piper PA18 A · N5779D
Arctic Village, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 16, 2020
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Arctic Village, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA18 A (1956)
Tail Number
N5779D
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC20CA097
The pilot reported that while attempting to land on a remote off-airport gravel bar, the right tundra-tire displaced a rock, which subsequently impacted the right horizontal stabilizer. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the empennage. The pilot reported 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-Debris/dirt/foreign object-Effect on equipment
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that while attempting to land on a remote off-airport gravel bar, the right tundra-tire displaced a rock, which subsequently impacted the right horizontal stabilizer. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the empennage. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA18 A
Tail NumberN5779D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
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 46 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 8 kt
Visibility9 sm
CeilingOvercast 1800 ft
Temperature / Dew Point43 C / 36 C
Altimeter29.92 inHg
Observation Time13:56