Just JA30 SUPERSTOL
Chelan Falls, WA — July 22, 2018
Event Information
| Date | July 22, 2018 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA18CA443 |
| Event ID | 20180725X84442 |
| Location | Chelan Falls, WA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 47.78695, -119.99306 |
| Airport | PVT AIRSTRIP |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Just |
| Model | JA30 SUPERSTOL |
| 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 improper approach over a river, which resulted in a collision with a dock.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that as he made the approach over a river to land at his private airstrip, he "came in too low and hit a dock," that was moored to the side of the river. The airplane's propeller struck the dock and the landing gear separated from the airplane which slid about 25ft on the airstrip and came to a stop.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine mounts.
The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded 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.