# NTSB ANC72DAG59: Piper PA-18, N1755P, Chitina, AK, September 20, 1971

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Closed
- Date: September 20, 1971
- Place: Chitina, AK · CHITINA, AK
- Location: 61.5158° N, 144.4369° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Chitina, AK, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=61.5158&lon=-144.4369&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report May 18, 1972
- Report: Brief approved by the director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 163707
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ANC72DAG59
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC72DAG59

## NTSB brief

```
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 FILE    DATE          LOCATION          AIRCRAFT DATA       INJURIES       FLIGHT                        PILOT DATA
                                                               F  S M/N     PURPOSE
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3-3809  71/9/20    CHITINA,ALAS        PIPER PA-18         CR-  0  0  1  NONCOMMERCIAL             PRIVATE, AGE 50, 678
        TIME - 1200                    N1755P              PX-  0  0  1  PLEASURE/PERSONAL TRANSP  TOTAL HOURS, 400 IN TYPE,
                                       DAMAGE-SUBSTANTIAL  OT-  0  0  0                            NOT INSTRUMENT RATED.
        DEPARTURE POINT             INTENDED DESTINATION
          MAY CREEK,ALAS              CHITINA,ALAS
        TYPE OF ACCIDENT                                         PHASE OF OPERATION
           GEAR COLLAPSED                                           LANDING: ROLL
        PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
           AIRFRAME - LANDING GEAR: WHEELS,TIRES,AXLES
           MISCELLANEOUS ACTS,CONDITIONS - FATIGUE FRACTURE
        REMARKS- L AXLE BROKE.
```

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N1755P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1755P), registered now, S/N 18-4075 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: PIPER PA-18
- Registry model: [Piper PA-18-150](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-18-150) (registry code 7101828) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series) (registry code 41508, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage

## Other investigations on N1755P (6)

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 ANC23LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA083), Sep 16, 2023: Piper PA-18-150 (N1755P), McGrath, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during after encountering a wind gust during landing that resulted in an impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC05CA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA146), Sep 12, 2005: Piper PA-18 (N1755P), Fairbanks, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a collision with a tree. A factor contributing to the accident was a tailwind.
- [NTSB ANC04LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA039), Apr 11, 2004: Piper PA-18-150 (N1755P), Fairbanks, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane entering deep snow alongside the runway, and nosing over.
- [NTSB ANC00LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA094), Jul 25, 2000: Piper PA-18 (N1755P), Cordova, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's excessive application of the airplane's brakes.
- [NTSB ANC77DAG14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC77DAG14), Nov 5, 1976: Piper PA-18 (N1755P), Mccarthy, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC69D0075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC69D0075), Oct 5, 1968: Piper PA-18 (N1755P), Anchorage, AK, substantial damage

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.

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