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Accident · Substantial damage

FAA accident report · Piper PA12 · Fairanks, AK · September 7, 1994

Date: September 7, 1994 · 13:00 local
Place: Fairanks, AK
Phase of flight: Roll-Out (Fixed Wing)
Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
Damage: Substantial damage
Aircraft: N1771C
NTSB investigation: NTSBANC94LA132
Reported as: Piper PA12
Reported engine: Lycoming HIO360E1AD
Fatal injuries: 0
Pilot’s flight hours: 16,000 total89 in this make and model75 in the last 90 days

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What happened

The FAA’s narrative, in sentence case. The FAA writes it in capitals and removes private details.

Landed at remote sight. Wheel entered soft spot. Used rudder and brake to counter swerve. Nosed over.

As the FAA filed it

LANDED AT REMOTE SIGHT. WHEEL ENTERED SOFT SPOT. USED RUDDER AND BRAKE TO COUNTER SWERVE. NOSED OVER.

NTSB investigation

The NTSB’s investigation of this event, with its probable cause and findings. Matched to this report by N-number and date.

NTSB ANC94LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFairbanks, AKThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors in the accident were the soft terrain and inadequate remedial action.Sep 7, 1994 · Substantial damage