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August 30, 2024 · Piper PA22 160 · N4NW
Aleknagik, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 30, 2024
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Aleknagik, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA22 160 (1960)
Tail Number
N4NW
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC24LA083
According to the pilot, while conducting a low altitude pass over an off-airport site with a 5 to 7 mph tailwind in his tailwheel-equipped airplane, the landing gear contacted a patch of alder brush. The airplane subsequently came to rest in an area of tall brush, both wings, lift struts and empennage sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Climb rate-Not attained/maintained
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, while conducting a low altitude pass over an off-airport site with a 5 to 7 mph tailwind in his tailwheel-equipped airplane, the landing gear contacted a patch of alder brush. The airplane subsequently came to rest in an area of tall brush, both wings, lift struts and empennage sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:00 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA22 160
Tail NumberN4NW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1None
Crew 2Minor
Crew 3Age 28 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 5 kt, gusting 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 200 ft
Temperature / Dew Point48 F / 48 F
Altimeter29.80 inHg
Observation Time06:04
Weather SourcePILO