Accident Details
Date
Sunday, September 9, 2012
NTSB Number
ANC12CA104
Location
Nikiski, AK
Event ID
20120913X93851
Coordinates
60.922500, -150.733612
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
4
Total Aboard
4
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing surface, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
HESTON TIMOTHY J
Address
14200 HAROLD LOOP
City
EAGLE RIVER
State / Zip Code
AK 99577-9247
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot was landing his tailwheel-equipped airplane on a tidal beach. During the landing roll, the right main landing gear contacted soft sand, which pulled the nose of the airplane to the right. The airplane continued to the right, and hit a bluff, sustaining substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot indicated that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC12CA104