Accident Details
Date
Sunday, June 17, 2012
NTSB Number
ANC12CA053
Location
Skwentna, AK
Event ID
20120619X42932
Coordinates
61.950000, -151.366668
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 selection of unsuitable terrain for taxi.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
CLEAR PROP AVIATION LLC
Address
5844 MORNINGSIDE AVE
City
SIOUX CITY
State / Zip Code
IA 51106-3144
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot landed the tailwheel-equipped airplane at a private airstrip. While taxiing to parking, the right wheel dropped into a hidden, vegetation covered, deep hole, alongside the runway. The airplane spun around, sustaining substantial damage to the empennage, and left elevator. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC12CA053