Accident Details
Date
Friday, September 9, 2016
NTSB Number
GAA16CA482
Location
Gulkana, AK
Event ID
20160913X24155
Coordinates
62.203056, -145.395553
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 failure to maintain clearance from a tree while maneuvering at low altitude.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
FOX KEVIN B
Address
9766 W AIRCRAFT CT
City
WASILLA
State / Zip Code
AK 99623-0381
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot of a tailwheel equipped airplane reported that the left wing of the airplane impacted a tree while maneuvering at low altitude. He further reported that he continued to his intended destination and landed without further incident.
After he landed, a subsequent exam of the left wing revealed substantial damage to the left aileron.
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# GAA16CA482