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N5844D accident description

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Crash location 61.341111°N, 148.998611°W
Reported location is a long distance from the NTSB's reported nearest city. This often means that the location has a typo, or is incorrect.
Nearest city Anchorage, AK
61.218056°N, 149.900278°W
31.1 miles away
Tail number N5844D
Accident date 28 May 2010
Aircraft type Piper PA-22-150
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The pilot was landing on runway 14 (1,000 feet by 15 feet, gravel) on a Title 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight when the accident occurred. He stated that during the landing, the airplane veered to the left, and the left wingtip struck a tree. The airplane rotated to the left, and the right main landing gear collapsed. The right wing and horizontal stabilizer impacted the ground, resulting in substantial damage. The pilot verified that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane prior to the accident.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing.

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