# Accident 20060619012629A: Chris A1, Mcgrath, AK, June 19, 2006

- Type: FAA accident report (Accident/Incident Data System), as reported
- Date: June 19, 2006, 10:00 local time
- Place: Mcgrath, AK
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Phase of flight: Level Off Touchdown
- Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
- Location: 62.5986° N, 157.1639° W: From the FAA
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=62.5986&lon=-157.1639&mi=10
- Aircraft: N9622V, registered now (https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9622V) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry model: Christen Industries A-1 (registry code 221020X, https://openairdocs.org/model/christen-industries-a-1) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: Lycoming O&VO-360 series (registry code 41514, https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-o-vo-360-series) (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CHRIS A1
- People aboard: 1
- Fatal injuries: 0
- Pilot flight hours: 700 total, 100 in this make and model, 30 in the last 90 days
- NTSB investigation: [NTSB ANC06CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA077) (OpenAirDocs)
- FAA source: FAA Aviation Safety Information Portal (https://asip.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060619012629A

## Narrative

As the FAA filed it, in capitals; the FAA replaces private details with ^PRIVACY DATA OMITTED^.

(-23) THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER WHILE LANDING AT A REMOTE MINING STRIP. (-23 AMENDMENT) ACCORDING TO THE PILOT, HE WAS ATTEMPTING A WHEEL LANDING ON AN AIRSTRIP THAT WAS WET. WHEN THE MAIN WHEELS TOUCHED DOWN HE APPLIED TOO MUCH BRAKING AND THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER. THE PILOT STATED IT WAS PILOT ERROR BECAUSE HE DID NOT USE PROPER SOFT FIELD TECHNIQUES.

## The NTSB's investigation of this event (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB ANC06CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA077), Jun 19, 2006: Christen Industries A-1 (N9622V), Takotna, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's excessive use of brakes during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident was soft terrain.

## Other reports on N9622V (2)

Matched to the same aircraft by N-number and date.

- [Accident 20220831016859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220831016859A), Aug 31, 2022: Christen Industries Inc A-1 (N9622V), Point Mackenzie, AK, Substantial damage. Operating off airport near Point Mackenzie, AK, pilot reported strong winds from southwest then shifting north during landing attempt. Pilot initiated…
- [Accident 19950610017859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950610017859A), Jun 10, 1995: Chris A1 (N9622V), Tyonek, AK, Substantial damage. Struck a ditch landing on a sandbar. Broke right main axle. Veered sharply collapsed left main gear.

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. For accidents, the NTSB's own investigation is the fuller record.

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