ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 291215
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| Date: | Thursday 25 August 2016 |
| Time: | 16:00 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-18 |
| Owner/operator: | Swift Fork Air |
| Registration: | N9575D |
| MSN: | 18-6757 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1958 |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320-B2B |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Central, Alaska -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | Central, AK |
| FAIRBANKS, AK (AK28) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that he diverted to an un-published airstrip along his route due to poor visibility. The pilot further reported that after a normal landing, he was taxing to reposition the airplane and the right main landing gear dropped into a washed out ditch. The right wing impacted the ground and was substantially damaged.
The pilot did not report any mechanical malfunction or failure with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause: The pilot's decision to taxi on unsuitable terrain after landing, which resulted in an encounter with a washed out ditch.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB GAA16CA458
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 07-Oct-2022 11:07 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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