On August 6, 2001, a Piper PA-18 (registration N4167Z) was involved in an aviation accident near Anaktuvuk Pass, AK. No fatalities were reported. 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.
What happened in the 6 Aug 2001 Piper PA-18 accident near Anaktuvuk Pass, AK?
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.
Were there any fatalities in the 6 Aug 2001 Piper PA-18 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 6 Aug 2001 involved a Piper PA-18, registration N4167Z, at Anaktuvuk Pass, AK.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
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.
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