ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 295551
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| Date: | Wednesday 9 July 2003 |
| Time: | 13:00 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-18-160 |
| Owner/operator: | State Of Alaska |
| Registration: | N7051 |
| MSN: | PA18-2932 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 12865 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O320-B2B |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Anchorage, Alaska -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | Soldotna Airport, AK (SXQ/PASX) |
| Anchorage, AK (Z41) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot selected a dirt road to practice a proficiency landing. During the landing roll, the left wing contacted high brush encroaching on the landing area. The airplane made a sharp left turn, and stopped at the edge of the landing area. Both wingtips and the left aileron were damaged.
Probable Cause: The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in an encounter with high brush.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ANC03TA072
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 13-Oct-2022 09:50 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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