Accident Details
Date
Sunday, May 29, 2016
NTSB Number
GAA16CA273
Location
Shulin Lake, AK
Event ID
20160602X55802
Coordinates
62.080833, -150.490829
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during final approach.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N6966D
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-5547
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Analysis
According to the pilot, on short final during landing, he thought that he had cleared the trees on the approach end of the private airstrip. He reported that he aimed for his landing spot, but the propeller struck a tree and the airplane impacted the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the both wings and the fuselage.
The pilot reported that there were no mechanical anomalies or malfunctions during the flight with any portion of the airplane that would have prevented normal flight operations.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA16CA273