Accident Details
Date
Thursday, May 14, 2009
NTSB Number
ANC09CA041
Location
Kenai, AK
Event ID
20090518X45229
Coordinates
60.799999, -151.792770
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree while taxiing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
NEWGREN STEVEN A
Address
22660 KATIE ST
City
KASILOF
State / Zip Code
AK 99610-9657
Country
United States
Analysis
The private pilot reported that after landing at an off-airport site at the conclusion of a Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight, and while taxiing to parking, the airplane's left wing struck a small tree. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot indicated that there were no preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC09CA041