N38532

Substantial
None

PIPER J5CS/N: 5-1394

Accident Details

Date
Monday, August 9, 2010
NTSB Number
ANC10CA072
Location
Skwentna, AK
Event ID
20100824X34903
Coordinates
61.599998, -151.600006
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 directional control during landing, and his selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
5-1394
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
J5CJ5
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
3
FAA Model
J5C

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
FELLMAN LUKAS H
Address
11901 GILLETTE DR
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99516-2473
Country
United States

Analysis

The private pilot was on a personal cross-country flight with a landing at an off airport site, under Title 14, CFR Part 91. According to the pilot, during landing at the off airport site, the airplane bounced through a rough spot that he had not identified during his overflight prior to landing. He said the airplane bounced in a tail-high attitude, and he did not apply power quickly enough to prevent the airplane from nosing over. The pilot reported that he should have spent more time evaluating the site for seasonal changes prior to landing. He said there were no mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident, and that the airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and rudder.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC10CA072