PIPER PA-22-160
Kasilof, AK — October 8, 2024
Event Information
| Date | October 8, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC25LA002 |
| Event ID | 20241012195301 |
| Location | Kasilof, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 60.17855, -150.56171 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-22-160 |
| 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 right main landing gear’s inadvertent contact with uneven terrain, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing was the pilot’s failure to adequately assess the landing environment prior to touchdown.
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.