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August 2, 2022 · Piper PA31 350 · N317AK
Port Alsworth, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 2, 2022
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Port Alsworth, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA31 350
Tail Number
N317AK
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN22LA381
The pilot performed a preflight inspection and departed to his destination. He stated that after a normal approach the left wing “dipped” at touchdown. The airplane subsequently “landed hard” on the left side. After the landing, the pilot shutdown the airplane and requested a company mechanic to inspect the landing gear. A visual examination of the landing gear was performed, but no damage was found. Subsequent examination of the airplane conducted three days later, revealed substantial damage to the fuselage, and left wing consistent with a hard landing. The airplane is also used for training, and it could not be determined if the airplane was flown after the hard landing. The pilot at the time of the hard landing, and the date and time of occurrence was undetermined.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Not attained/maintained
Full Narrative
The pilot performed a preflight inspection and departed to his destination. He stated that after a normal approach the left wing “dipped” at touchdown. The airplane subsequently “landed hard” on the left side. After the landing, the pilot shutdown the airplane and requested a company mechanic to inspect the landing gear. A visual examination of the landing gear was performed, but no damage was found. Subsequent examination of the airplane conducted three days later, revealed substantial damage to the fuselage, and left wing consistent with a hard landing. The airplane is also used for training, and it could not be determined if the airplane was flown after the hard landing. The pilot at the time of the hard landing, and the date and time of occurrence was undetermined.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:40 AKDT
Nearest AirportPort Alsworth Airport (0nm)
Runway24/6
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA31 350
Tail NumberN317AK
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · Reciprocating
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 64 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 8 kt, gusting 14 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 F / 52 F
Altimeter30.01 inHg
Weather SourceWFAC