Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-18A near Nikiski, AK — 2013-05-13

Final reportANC13CA045
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Date
2013-05-13
Location
Nikiski, AK, USA
Aircraft
PIPER PA-18A
Registration
N2496P
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, resulting in contact with terrain, and a ground loop.

NTSB narrative

The pilot was landing his tailwheel-equipped airplane at an off-airport beach landing site. During the landing flare, a gust of wind pushed the airplane to the left, and the left wing contacted the sloping beach, resulting in a ground loop. Both wings sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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