PIPER PA-18-150 near Portage, AK — 2011-10-22
Final reportANC12CA005
- Date
- 2011-10-22
- Location
- Portage, AK, USA
- Aircraft
- PIPER PA-18-150
- Registration
- N82481
- Category
- Airplane
- Highest injury
- None
- Fatalities
- 0
Probable cause
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.
NTSB narrative
The pilot was landing at a gravel pit when the airplane collided with brush alongside the landing area that was taller than anticipated. The brush resulted in the airplane veering off the landing area. The right wing subsequently struck the ground, and received substantial damage.
NTSB coding
Evidence available
- 1 docket document
Docket documents1
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