PIPER PA-22-160
Homer, AK — August 19, 2025
Event Information
| Date | August 19, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC25LA087 |
| Event ID | 20250819200819 |
| Location | Homer, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 59.82430, -150.64420 |
| Airport | Sheep River Airstrip |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-22-160 |
| 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 |
Probable Cause
The failure of the left main landing gear mount due to extensive corrosion while landing in an area of rough terrain.
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.