PIPER PA-18-150
Whittier, AK — July 18, 2012
Event Information
| Date | July 18, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC12CA076 |
| Event ID | 20120719X64506 |
| Location | Whittier, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 61.06889, -147.90862 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-18-150 |
| 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 maintain clearance from brush during landing, which resulted in a loss of control.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that while landing on a remote gravel bar, the right wingtip of the airplane struck brush, resulting in a ground loop to the right. During the ground loop, the left wing dragged on the ground resulting in substantial damage to the left wing.
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.