Pilot Debrief

Piper PA18 near Tok, AK — 2020-08-22

Final reportWPR20CA287
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Date
2020-08-22
Location
Tok, AK, USA
Airport
PFTO
Aircraft
Piper PA18
Registration
N7468D
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with trees.

NTSB narrative

The student pilot in the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that while on final approach, the airplane drifted off runway centerline and she tried to recenter the airplane prior to touchdown. The airplane touched down and veered right, exited the runway and impacted trees. Both wings were substantially damaged. The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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