Accident Details
Date
Friday, July 6, 2012
NTSB Number
ANC12CA069
Location
Skwentna, AK
Event ID
20120710X31657
Coordinates
61.650554, -151.315277
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 an unsuitable off-airport landing site, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
HANNI WALTER G
Address
PO BOX 190228
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99519-0228
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot was landing his tailwheel-equipped airplane at an off-airport site when the left main landing gear hit a hole, and the airplane ground looped, sustaining substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot said there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with airplane.
The pilot provided a written statement of events, but did not fill out the National Transportation Safety Board Accident/Incident Reporting Form 6120.1.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC12CA069