PIPER PA-18-150 near Coal Creek, AK — 2024-09-01

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a quartering tailwind.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, while landing at a remote airstrip, the airplane touched down and was pushed left by a right rear quartering tailwind. The pilot attempted a go around procedure; however, the left wing impacted a tree and the airplane exited the left side of the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left and right wings. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

• Ground collision · Landing-aborted after touchdown

Evidence available

• Photos
• 2 docket documents

Docket documents2

• PILOT/OPERATOR AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT REPORT, NTSB FORM 6120.1form
• INVESTIGATIVE PHOTOGRAPHSphotos