Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing.
NTSB analysis
The pilot was landing on runway 14 when the accident occurred. He stated that during the landing, the airplane veered to the left and the left wing tip struck a tree. The airplane rotated to the left, and the right main landing gear collapsed. The right wing and horizontal stabilizer impacted the ground, resulting in substantial damage. The pilot verified that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane prior to the accident.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for ANC10CA045 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- May 29, 2010
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Anchorage, Alaska
- Nearest airport
- Bold Airport (A13)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Piper PA-22-150
- N-number
- N5844D
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
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