Accident Details
Date
Friday, May 27, 2011
NTSB Number
ANC11CA036
Location
Palmer, AK
Event ID
20110527X03842
Coordinates
61.594722, -149.088607
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 inadequate compensation for wind conditions.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N2364
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
5-844
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
LEISNER DAVID L
Address
PO BOX 2731
Status
Deregistered
City
PALMER
State / Zip Code
AK 99645-2731
Country
United States
Analysis
The solo student pilot initiated a go-around on his first landing attempt due to low level turbulence associated with wind coming over nearby trees. He elected to land beyond the trees on his next attempt, but about 5 feet above the runway, the airplane turned sharply to the right, and dropped to the ground. He said there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane, and that he should have selected another airport where the wind was not a factor. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and fuselage.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC11CA036