Accident Details
Date
Thursday, September 5, 2019
NTSB Number
GAA19CA538
Location
Palmer, AK
Event ID
20190911X61152
Coordinates
61.310001, -148.580001
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 failure to maintain a proper descent rate, which resulted in a hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
CLARK TIMOTHY A
Address
2078 SARA LYNN RD
City
FAIRBANKS
State / Zip Code
AK 99712-3239
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that during landing on the dry lakebed, he was #2 to land following a friend's airplane. During the right turn from base to final, he recalled that he was too close to the airplane ahead and decided to make a right turn and land in a clearing.
The airplane landed hard and sustained substantial damage to both wings, and fuselage.
The pilot reported that there were no 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# GAA19CA538