NONE · Piper PA-19 · 2005-01-22 · Big Lake, AK, USA
Event
NTSB number
ANC05CA024
Event ID
20050317X00321
Type
Accident
Date
2005-01-22
Location
Big Lake, AK, USA
Coordinates
61.538055, -149.800003
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-19
Registration
N5417H
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff/landing/taxi area, which resulted in an on-ground encounter with a berm, a loss of control on the ground, and collapse of the main landing gear. Factors associated with the accident were flat light conditions, and a berm.