Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain control on landing, resulting in the collision with terrain.
NTSB analysis
According to the pilot, the airplane was on stabilized approach to an airstrip. About 10-15 feet above the ground, the airplane encountered a gust of wind that caused a roll to the right. The right wing tip collided with the ground. The pilot decreased engine power and the left wing and left gear leg collided with the ground. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for ANC14CA086 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Sep 22, 2014
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Iliamna, Alaska
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Amateur-built BUSHWACKER
- N-number
- N9013U
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 2004
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.