PIPER PA-18-150 near Whittier, AK — 2012-07-18
Final reportANC12CA076
- Date
- 2012-07-18
- Location
- Whittier, AK, USA
- Aircraft
- PIPER PA-18-150
- Registration
- N3764Z
- Category
- Airplane
- Highest injury
- None
- Fatalities
- 0
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from brush during landing, which resulted in a loss of control.
NTSB narrative
The pilot reported that, while landing on a remote gravel bar, the right wingtip of the airplane struck brush, and the airplane ground looped to the right. During the ground loop, the left wing dragged on the ground, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing.
NTSB coding
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