PIPER PA 18
Cantwell, AK — June 25, 2018
Event Information
| Date | June 25, 2018 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA18CA376 |
| Event ID | 20180625X55051 |
| Location | Cantwell, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 63.56639, -148.81583 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA 18 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to see and avoid a post during a go-around following a landing on unsuitable terrain.
Full Narrative
Due to weather ahead, the pilot decided to land on a gravel strip to wait out the weather. During the landing roll, the tailwheel equipped airplane "became airborne" after passing over a low spot on a gravel he increased the engine power to full to perform a go-around. But, the airplane's right wing struck a 10 ft. high post, which he had not seen, and the airplane impacted the ground.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.