Casualties unknown

2001-04-21: Piper PA-18 (N745) — U.s. Fish And Wildlife Service — King Salmon, AK

King Salmon, AK, US

On April 21, 2001, a Piper PA-18 (registration N745) operated by U.s. Fish And Wildlife Service was involved in an aviation accident near King Salmon, AK. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and inadequate weather evaluation resulting in a loss of directional control during the landing roll. Factors in the accident were the presence of a quartering tailwind, and an inadvertent ground loop. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 6 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A commercial pilot on a cross-country government flight experienced a veer to the left after touchdown on runway 29, despite applying right rudder and brake. The right wingtip and aileron struck gravel, causing minor damage. The pilot deemed the aircraft airworthy and continued.

Event Summary

A commercial certificated pilot was landing on runway 29 at an intermediate stop during a cross-country government flight. According to the pilot, the wind conditions were reported as 070 degrees at 6 knots. After touchdown, the airplane veered to the left. The pilot applied right rudder and right brake pressure, but the airplane continued to the left.

Damage

As the airplane moved left, the right wingtip and the right aileron struck the gravel-covered ground along the left side of the runway. The wingtip was bent upward slightly, and the trailing edge of the right aileron was buckled upward. No other damage was reported.

Flight Continuation

After assessing the damage, the pilot decided the airplane was airworthy and continued the flight to the final destination. No further incidents were reported.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20010509X00910. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.