Accident Details
Date
Sunday, June 4, 2017
NTSB Number
GAA17CA381
Location
Soldotna, AK
Event ID
20170703X72503
Coordinates
60.524723, -150.995285
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 abrupt maneuver to avoid a moose cow and calf during taxi, which resulted in an impact with a tree.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
CLOUD JOE E
Address
PO BOX 2725
City
KENAI
State / Zip Code
AK 99611-2725
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that after landing on a gravel airstrip, during the taxi, a moose cow and calf ran onto the airstrip, moving from the pilot's right to left. She added that she veered to the left to avoid the animals and the airplane struck a tree.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions 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# GAA17CA381