Piper PA-20/22
Talkeetna, AK — August 9, 2008
Event Information
| Date | August 9, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC08CA109 |
| Event ID | 20080915X01466 |
| Location | Talkeetna, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 62.10472, -150.10556 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Piper |
| Model | PA-20/22 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from brush during the landing roll.
Full Narrative
The airline transport pilot was landing at an off airport site under Title 14, CFR Part 91, when the accident occurred. The pilot said during the landing roll the airplane encountered brush, resulting in substantial damage to the left horizontal stabilizer and wingtip. According to the pilot, there were no known mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident.
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.