# NTSB Accident ANC90LA002
> **PIPER PA-32** · 1989-10-01 · KWETHLUK, AK, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC90LA002
- **Event ID:** 20001213X29511
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-10-01
- **Location:** KWETHLUK, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 60.790142, -161.420898
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-32
- **Registration:** N38393
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT MISJUDGED HIS ALTITUDE AND DISTANCE FROM THE RUNWAY DRG THE APPROACH, WHICH RESULTED IN A PREMATURE TOUCHDOWN AND FAILURE OF THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR, WHEN IT HIT THE RUNWAY LIP.  THE SUNGLARE AND LACK OF VISUAL CUES (VISUAL PERCEPTION) WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.

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