Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-18-135 near Chenega, AK — 2025-06-28

Final reportANC25LA066
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Date
2025-06-28
Location
Chenega, AK, USA
Aircraft
PIPER PA-18-135
Registration
N55PT
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting and variable wind conditions.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, during landing, the airplane encountered a wind shift. He subsequently lost directional control, and the airplane’s left wing struck a tree. The airplane then veered off the intended landing area and impacted several additional trees, resulting in substantial damage to both wings and the lift struts. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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