ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 290041
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| Date: | Monday 13 May 2013 |
| Time: | 13:00 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-18A |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | N2496P |
| MSN: | 18-4305 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 3037 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320 SERIES |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Nikiski, Alaska -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Chinitna Bay, AK |
| Nikiski, AK | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot was landing his tailwheel-equipped airplane at an off-airport beach landing site. During the landing flare, a gust of wind pushed the airplane to the left, and the left wing contacted the sloping beach, resulting in a ground loop. Both wings sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, resulting in contact with terrain, and a ground loop.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ANC13CA045
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 06-Oct-2022 07:26 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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