On October 28, 2000, an Aviat A-1 (registration N33AV) was involved in an aviation accident near Anchorage, AK. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's inadequate compensation for a bounced landing, and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor in the accident was flat lighting conditions. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A private pilot bounced during a dusk landing on a gravel strip, aborted, and veered left into a lighted wind indicator, damaging the propeller and left wing.
Incident Summary
A private certificated pilot was preparing to land on a gravel airstrip at dusk. The pilot reported flat lighting conditions. During the landing touchdown, the airplane bounced toward the right. The pilot aborted the landing and added full power. While climbing, the airplane veered to the left.
Collision and Damage
The airplane collided with a lighted wind indicator assembly located along the left side of the airstrip, about halfway down the 2,200-foot-long strip. The impact damaged the propeller, the left landing gear strut, the leading edge of the left wing, and a left wing rib.
Landing
After the collision, the pilot landed the airplane without further incident.