ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 352844
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| Date: | Wednesday 11 August 1999 |
| Time: | 12:30 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-18 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N221BC |
| MSN: | 18-5570 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1957 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 3450 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320-A1A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Skwentna, AK -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Chugiak, AK (PABV) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The private certificated pilot was landing at a remote airstrip to inspect some personal property at the accident location. The airstrip, about 1,150 feet long, and 150 feet wide, had been in use several years ago, but over time had become slightly overgrown with bushes. The pilot said he made several passes over the strip to check for hazards and assess its suitability for use. The pilot decided to land toward the west, and touched down with the tail wheel first. The main landing gear tires then contacted several bushes that were taller than the pilot anticipated. The airplane then nosed over, and received damage to the vertical stabilizer, the rudder, and wing ribs on both wings.
Probable Cause: The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor was high vegetation.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ANC99LA117
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 09-Mar-2024 06:44 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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