Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-18-150 near Gulkana, AK — 2022-05-28

Final reportANC22LA036
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Date
2022-05-28
Location
Gulkana, AK, USA
Airport
GKN
Aircraft
PIPER PA-18-150
Registration
N5773M
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional during the landing rollout in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, after a normal approach and touchdown on the centerline of the runway in crosswind conditions the airplane veered to the left. He attempted to correct for the veer with right brake and rudder control to no avail. The airplane exited the runway and impacted terrain, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage, right wing, and right aileron. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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