Accident Details
Date
Saturday, June 6, 2015
NTSB Number
ANC15CA038
Location
Talkeetna, AK
Event ID
20150610X83303
Coordinates
62.321666, -150.093887
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 loss of directional control during landing, resulting in a collision with terrain.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
1997
Model / ICAO
M 7-235B
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
M-7-235B
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
SMITH MICHAEL S
Address
205 E DIMOND BLVD UNIT 290
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99515-1909
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot stated that this was his first landing on pavement in his tailwheel-equipped airplane with 29-inch tundra tires. He landed hard as a result of a slower than normal approach speed. After touchdown, he lost directional control and entered a ground loop to the right, resulting in substantial damage to the right aileron.
The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or anomalies 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# ANC15CA038