N7208DPiper PA222020-07-04 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

Piper PA22S/N: 22-5032

Summary

On July 04, 2020, a Piper PA22 (N7208D) was involved in an incident near Tyonek, AK. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's decision to land at an unimproved airstrip with limited go-around capabilities, his improper landing flare and aborted landing, and his subsequent failure to attain sufficient altitude to clear vegetation during an attempted go-around.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC20CA066. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7208D.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, July 4, 2020
NTSB Number
ANC20CA066
Location
Tyonek, AK
Event ID
20200707X53656
Coordinates
61.220001, -152.160000
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 land at an unimproved airstrip with limited go-around capabilities, his improper landing flare and aborted landing, and his subsequent failure to attain sufficient altitude to clear vegetation during an attempted go-around.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
22-5032
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1957
Model / ICAO
PA22PA22
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-22-150

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
COPPER RIVER AIRMOTIVE LLC
Address
HC 60 BOX 251B
City
COPPER CENTER
State / Zip Code
AK 99573-9704
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC20CA066