Accident Details
Date
Friday, August 26, 2016
NTSB Number
GAA16CA458
Location
Central, AK
Event ID
20160830X35738
Coordinates
65.266670, -145.233337
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 decision to taxi on unsuitable terrain after landing, which resulted in an encounter with a washed out ditch.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
LAIRD CRISTINA R
Address
PO BOX 84634
City
FAIRBANKS
State / Zip Code
AK 99708-4634
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that he diverted to an un-published airstrip along his route due to poor visibility. The pilot further reported that after a normal landing, he was taxing to reposition the airplane and the right main landing gear dropped into a washed out ditch. The right wing impacted the ground and was substantially damaged.
The pilot did not report any mechanical malfunction or failure 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# GAA16CA458