Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-18-150 near Cordova, AK — 2022-07-06

Final reportANC22LA052
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Date
2022-07-06
Location
Cordova, AK, USA
Aircraft
PIPER PA-18-150
Registration
N2588P
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering for landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that she and the passenger departed from a beach, but after taking off, the pilot determined that the weather in the intended direction of flight was not favorable, and she chose to return to the beach to land. While maneuvering onto final approach, the left wing stalled and the airplane descended into the beach, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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