Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-18 near Willow, AK — 2012-06-16

Final reportANC12CA052
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Date
2012-06-16
Location
Willow, AK, USA
Aircraft
PIPER PA-18
Registration
N1203A
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's decision to land on an unsuitable landing surface into bright sunlight, which resulted in a loss of control.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he was landing a tailwheel-equipped airplane on a rough and uneven, off-airport site into bright sunlight. Upon landing, the airplane bounced, the pilot lost control, and the airplane impacted terrain. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings. The pilot indicated there were no preaccident anomalies with the airplane.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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