Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-18A 150 near Cordova, AK — 2011-07-13

Final reportANC11CA064
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Date
2011-07-13
Location
Cordova, AK, USA
Airport
PACV
Aircraft
PIPER PA-18A 150
Registration
N9255D
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during approach, resulting in an aerodynamic stall, and collision with terrain.

NTSB narrative

The solo private pilot was practicing touch-and-go takeoff and landings at his home airport. He reported that during the third landing, his approach was not stable, and he should have gone around. As he extended his approach down the runway, the airplane stalled, the left wing dropped, and the airplane came to rest in the brush on the left side of the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing when it impacted the ground. The pilot stated there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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