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NTSB investigation record

ANC92LA107

Completed

Piper Pa-18· N1387C

NTSB Report
Date
July 11, 1992
Location
Watana Lodge, AK
Conditions
VMC
Record
Published September 14, 1993

Primary finding

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to attain the proper touch down point, and the loose object (large rock) on the landing strip.

Investigator assessment

Analysis narrative

The pilot stated that he allowed the airplane to touch down too FAR off the left side of the strip. The left main wheel hit a large rock, causing the airplane to swerve to the left, leave the strip, and nose over into the bushes.

Source record

Factual narrative

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