Casualties unknown

Aircraft Strikes Fence After Landing on Short Farm Field (N82168)

Kendrick, ID, US

On July 13, 1982, a Piper PA-18-150 (registration N82168) operated by Troy Air was involved in an aviation accident near Kendrick, ID. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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An aircraft collided with a fence during roll-out after landing on a 2000-foot farm field with powerlines at each end and a slight downhill slope. The pilot reported midfield touchdown, poor braking on grass, and density altitude of 5700 ft.

Incident Overview

An aircraft struck a fence during the landing roll-out after the pilot landed on a 2000-foot farm field. Powerlines were present at both ends of the field, and the terrain featured a slight downhill slope.

Pilot Report

According to the pilot, touchdown occurred at approximately midfield while landing in calm wind conditions. The pilot stated that braking action was very poor on the grass surface, and he was unable to stop the aircraft before it collided with the fence.

Environmental Conditions

The density altitude at the time of the landing was about 5700 feet. The field was described as a farm field with a grass surface. No further information regarding weather or other conditions was provided.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20020917X04127. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.