Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
NTSB Number
ANC13CA105
Location
Big Lake, AK
Event ID
20130925X21307
Coordinates
61.536109, -149.813888
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, resulting in abnormal contact with terrain.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Country
United States
Analysis
During the landing roll on a gravel bar adjacent to a river, the airplane's right main landing gear contacted soft terrain. After contact with the soft terrain, the right main landing gear separated from the airframe and the airplane came to rest upright. The airplane sustained substantial damage to its fuselage. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures 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# ANC13CA105