PIPER PA
Glennallen, AK — October 7, 2015
Event Information
| Date | October 7, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA16CA008 |
| Event ID | 20151007X85353 |
| Location | Glennallen, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 62.24139, -146.01222 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during the approach to land, resulting in a collision with trees.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, during a landing at an airstrip, he did not realize that he was not centered on the airstrip. The pilot reported that the left wing tip struck a tree during the approach to land. He reported that he tried to control the airplane after the initial impact, however the left wing impacted a second tree, and the airplane collided with the terrain coming to rest in the brush. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings.
The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or anomalies prior to or during the flight that would have prevented normal operation.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.