On August 6, 2001, a Piper PA-18 (registration N4167Z) was involved in an aviation accident near Anaktuvuk Pass, AK. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: A failure of the landing gear strut assembly due to corrosion. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate maintenance of the airplane. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A commercial pilot's right main landing gear strut collapsed upon touchdown at a remote airstrip, causing propeller and wing damage. The pilot activated the ELT and was rescued by helicopter. Postaccident examination revealed extensive corrosion on the strut.
Incident Overview
A commercially certificated pilot was landing at a remote airstrip when, upon touchdown, the right main landing gear strut collapsed. The propeller subsequently struck the ground, and the leading edge of the right wing impacted a large rock. The pilot activated the airplane's emergency locator transmitter (ELT). A search and rescue helicopter later arrived and picked up the pilot.
Investigation Findings
A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed extensive corrosion on the landing gear strut. No further details regarding the aircraft type, registration, or pilot condition were provided in the report.
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