Accident Details
Date
Saturday, May 29, 2010
NTSB Number
ANC10CA045
Location
Anchorage, AK
Event ID
20100601X31027
Coordinates
61.341110, -148.998611
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N5844D
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
22-4523
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
ROLFS BENJAMIN M
Address
3600 MERE CIR
Status
Deregistered
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99502-1515
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot was landing on runway 14 (1,000 feet by 15 feet, gravel) on a Title 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight when the accident occurred. He stated that during the landing, the airplane veered to the left, and the left wingtip struck a tree. The airplane rotated to the left, and the right main landing gear collapsed. The right wing and horizontal stabilizer impacted the ground, resulting in substantial damage. The pilot verified that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane prior to the accident.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC10CA045