Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-18-150 near Kenai, AK — 2009-05-14

Final reportANC09CA041
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Date
2009-05-14
Location
Kenai, AK, USA
Aircraft
PIPER PA-18-150
Registration
N405TH
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree while taxiing.

NTSB narrative

The private pilot reported that after landing at an off-airport site at the conclusion of a personal flight, and while taxiing to parking, the airplane's left wing struck a small tree, damaging the wing. The pilot indicated that there were no preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents1

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