ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 290370
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| Date: | Thursday 4 September 2014 |
| Time: | 21:10 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-18-135 |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | N2158A |
| MSN: | 18-1873 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1953 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2940 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320-A2B |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Fairbanks, Alaska -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Fairbanks, AK (AK22) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot was returning from a cross-country flight in a tail wheel equipped airplane. He reported a slight headwind and a stable approach until flare, then a crosswind lifted the left wing and the aircraft began exiting the runway environment. Attempts to regain directional control with rudder, aileron, and power were ineffective resulting in a collision with trees. The pilot and passenger were uninjured. The pilot reported there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause: The pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane resulting in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ANC14CA074
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 06-Oct-2022 14:18 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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