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NTSB investigation record

ANC92LA161

Completed

Piper Pa-18-150· N3384Z

NTSB Report
Date
September 9, 1992
Location
Lime Village, AK
Conditions
VMC
Record
Published May 26, 1993

Primary finding

Probable cause

The pilot in command not maintaining control of the airplane. A factor in the accident was the wind gusts.

Investigator assessment

Analysis narrative

The purpose of the flight was to transport a hunting guide and equipment to a new location. The pilot reported that while performing a landing on 'ridge top tundra' a gust of wind hit the airplane on the left side. The pilot said that he made an aileron correction and added full power for a go around. However, the left wing dragged the ground followed in short order by the propeller and the plane's nose hitting the ground and the airplane going over onto its back.

Source record

Factual narrative

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