Crash location | 59.803333°N, 155.466945°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 | Iliamna, AK
59.752750°N, 154.822135°W 22.7 miles away |
Tail number | N9013U |
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Accident date | 21 Sep 2014 |
Aircraft type | Miller Gregory S Bushwacker |
Additional details: | None |
According to the pilot, the airplane was on stabilized approach to an airstrip. About 10-15 feet above the ground, the airplane encountered a gust of wind that caused a roll to the right. The right wing tip collided with the ground. The pilot decreased engine power and the left wing and left gear leg collided with the ground. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would precluded normal operation.
The pilot's failure to maintain control on landing, resulting in the collision with terrain.