Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary ANC13CA096

Talkeetna, AK, USA

Aircraft #1

N4483Z

PIPER PA 18-150

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

The pilot was landing a tailwheel-equipped airplane at an off-airport site. On final approach she felt the wind shift, and elected to go-around. During the attempted go-around, a downdraft pushed the airplane to the ground. She steered the airplane down a tundra covered slope toward an alpine lake, in an attempt to become airborne. The airplane impacted the water sustaining substantial damage to the left wing, left aileron and empennage. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. In the recommendation section of the NTSB Accident/Incident Reporting Form 6120.1, the pilot stated that the accident may have been prevented if she had made the decision to go around earlier.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's delayed decision to go-around, which resulted in a collision with water.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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