Accident Details
Date
Monday, September 26, 2011
NTSB Number
ANC11CA115
Location
Fairbanks, AK
Event ID
20111206X14548
Coordinates
64.813888, -147.918609
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The student pilot's hard landing in a gusting wind.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N8998Y
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-7509132
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
LARRY WILLIAM G
Address
1853 BRIDGEWATER DR
Status
Deregistered
City
FAIRBANKS
State / Zip Code
AK 99709-4102
Country
United States
Analysis
The solo student pilot was landing the float-equipped airplane on choppy water in a gusting wind. The airplane landed hard, and sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot did not report any mechanical issues with the airplane prior to the accident, and stated he should not have flown in those conditions.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC11CA115