Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA 18A 150 near Beluga, AK — 2015-07-20

Final reportANC15CA059
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Date
2015-07-20
Location
Beluga, AK, USA
Aircraft
PIPER PA 18A 150
Registration
N2868P
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's decision to land with insufficient obstacle clearance. The pilot's failure to maintain directional control after landing resulting in a collision with terrain.

NTSB narrative

The pilot was landing at a remote, off airport site in a tailwheel-equipped airplane. He stated that he made two low passes over the intended landing site, which was narrow, but in good condition, with willow bushes lining both sides of the strip. After landing, the left wing struck willow bushes, the airplane veered off the strip and nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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