On June 26, 1982, a Cessna 170B (registration N3483D) operated by Robert Rouille Gaines was involved in an aviation accident near Near Anchorage, AK. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
While on a fishing trip, a pilot landed on an abandoned oil exploration roadway, then taxied too far left, sinking a wheel in soft ground and rolling the aircraft onto its back.
Incident Summary
A pilot on a fishing trip landed an aircraft on an abandoned oil exploration roadway. After landing and slowing the aircraft, the pilot realized the roadway was narrower than expected. The edges of the road had become soft due to erosion, a condition of which the pilot was unaware. While taxiing, the pilot inadvertently moved too far to the left, causing one wheel to sink into the soft embankment. The aircraft subsequently rolled over onto its back.
Pilot's Account
According to the pilot's report, he did not recognize how narrow the roadway was until after landing and decelerating. He also stated that he had no knowledge of the erosion-softened edges. The pilot explained that he taxied slightly too far to the left, which led to the wheel sinking and the aircraft overturning.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 26 Jun 1982 Cessna 170B accident near Near Anchorage, AK?
While on a fishing trip, a pilot landed on an abandoned oil exploration roadway, then taxied too far left, sinking a wheel in soft ground and rolling the aircraft onto its back.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 26 Jun 1982 involved a Cessna 170B, registration N3483D, operated by Robert Rouille Gaines, at Near Anchorage, AK.
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