Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-18-150 near Skwentna, AK — 2012-07-06

Final reportANC12CA069
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Date
2012-07-06
Location
Skwentna, AK, USA
Aircraft
PIPER PA-18-150
Registration
N623JE
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's selection of an unsuitable off-airport landing site, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll.

NTSB narrative

The pilot was landing his tailwheel-equipped airplane at an off-airport site when the left main landing gear hit a hole and the airplane ground looped, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot said that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with airplane.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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