Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-18-150 near Willow, AK — 2021-09-29

Final reportANC21LA098
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Date
2021-09-29
Location
Willow, AK, USA
Aircraft
PIPER PA-18-150
Registration
N9724P
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance to terrain following a go-around.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported completing numerous overflights of the intended off-airport landing area. He was executing a touch and go to be sure the terrain was not too rough. He touched down at his intended spot, but the airspeed was higher than anticipated and he applied full throttle to initiate a go-around. The airplane became airborne, but the landing gear did not clear a hill beyond the intended landing area. The airplane nosed over before coming to a rest with damage to the right-wing strut and the rudder. The pilot reported there were no failures or malfunctions related to the airplane before the accident.

NTSB coding

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