Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
NTSB Number
ANC11CA085
Location
Tok, AK
Event ID
20110824X01438
Coordinates
63.266666, -143.666671
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 go-around soon enough to preclude the necessity of a forced landing due to the airplane's inability to outclimb ascending terrain.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N62019
Make
MAULE
Serial Number
6058C
Year Built
1974
Model / ICAO
M-5-210C
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
HARRIS CHET A
Address
1574 WINTERGREEN ST
Status
Deregistered
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99508-3074
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot attempted to land at an off airport site. After aborting the attempted landing, he said the airplane could not out climb the terrain, and he selected a secondary site for landing. The second site was rough, and the airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and left lift strut during the landing roll. There were no mechanical problems 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# ANC11CA085