Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-18-150 near Three Forks, MT — 2021-03-17

Final reportWPR21LA137
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Date
2021-03-17
Location
Three Forks, MT, USA
Airport
9S5
Aircraft
PIPER PA-18-150
Registration
N82479
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a loss of directional control, runway excursion and impact with terrain.

NTSB narrative

The pilot in the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that, during the landing, the airplane bounced, and he was unable to maintain directional control. The airplane departed the runway and impacted a berm. The right wing impacted the ground and was substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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