ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 289828
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| Date: | Friday 9 August 2013 |
| Time: | 12:00 LT |
| Type: |  Aviat A-1B |
| Owner/operator: | Josefsohn Pierre |
| Registration: | N286AM |
| MSN: | 2286 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 918 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-360 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Arctic Village, Alaska -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Deadhorse, AK |
| Bettles, AK | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot stated that while maneuvering the airplane to make a low pass of a remote gravel bar, he inadvertently lost altitude and the right wing struck the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, empennage, wings and lift struts. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
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 maintained awareness of wind conditions and how it affects aircraft performance.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering at low altitude.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ANC13CA077
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 05-Oct-2022 18:42 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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