Accident Details
Date
Saturday, October 22, 2011
NTSB Number
ANC12CA005
Location
Portage, AK
Event ID
20111024X72901
Coordinates
55.920120, -159.490692
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 selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
BICKMAN JIM W
Address
4316 UPPER KOGRU DR
City
EAGLE RIVER
State / Zip Code
AK 99577-9746
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot was landing at a gravel pit when the airplane collided with brush alongside the landing area that was taller than anticipated. The brush resulted in the airplane veering off the landing area. The right wing subsequently struck the ground, and received substantial damage.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC12CA005