Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-18-150 near Cordova, AK — 2021-09-23

Final reportANC21LA099
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Date
2021-09-23
Location
Cordova, AK, USA
Aircraft
PIPER PA-18-150
Registration
N82448
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane after landing in gusty wind conditions.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that after landing off-airport, a wind gust “picked up” the airplane and “dropped” it to the ground. He noted that the wind at the time of the accident was variable, about 35 kts with gusts to 40 kts. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions associated with the airplane before the accident. The airplane sustained damage to the right-wing spars and several wing ribs.

NTSB coding

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