ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 356918
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| Date: | Sunday 4 August 1996 |
| Time: | 15:00 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-18 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N8995D |
| MSN: | 18-6403 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1958 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2572 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Tyonek, AK -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Anchorage, AK (MRI) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported he was attempting to land at a remote, off airport site to go fishing. He made two low passes to assess the landing site. On the third pass, he attempted to land, but decided he would touch down too far down the landing site. He attempted to go around, and reduced the flap setting. The airplane began to sink, and the pilot reapplied full flaps. The airplane was unable to climb away from the rising terrain and crashed.
Probable Cause: The pilot's improper approach to landing, and his delay in initiating a go-around.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ANC96LA116
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 13-Mar-2024 12:14 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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