Accident Details
Date
Sunday, March 1, 2015
NTSB Number
ANC15CA013
Location
Cordova, AK
Event ID
20150311X53257
Coordinates
60.365001, -146.183883
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 loss of directional control during landing, resulting in a collision with terrain.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
IRVING MARK S
Address
PO BOX 2233
City
CORDOVA
State / Zip Code
AK 99574-2233
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot was landing on a beach in his tailwheel equipped airplane. During the landing, the pilot lost control of the airplane and ground looped, sustaining substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot stated there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
No further information is available as the pilot has failed to submit NTSB Form 6120.1, Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC15CA013