Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-18-150 near Palmer, AK — 2012-04-30

Final reportANC12CA034
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Date
2012-04-30
Location
Palmer, AK, USA
Aircraft
PIPER PA-18-150
Registration
N8976D
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The student pilot did not maintain sufficient airspeed during a steep turn after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

NTSB narrative

The student pilot was practicing takeoffs and landings at an off-airport site. After departing a sandbar, he made a steep turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wing spar and landing gear. The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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