Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-18-150 near Anchorage, AK — 2012-05-29

Final reportANC12CA043
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Date
2012-05-29
Location
Anchorage, AK, USA
Aircraft
PIPER PA-18-150
Registration
N3772Z
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in a gusting crosswind.

NTSB narrative

The pilot was on final approach to runway 4, when just prior to touchdown, a gust of wind pushed the airplane to the left. The left wingtip hit trees and brush, and the airplane turned left with the right wing and right elevator contacting the ground. Wind was estimated from 100 degrees at 10 to 15 knots, gusting to 25 knots. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and right elevator. The pilot indicated there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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