On March 30, 1983, a Piper PA-18A (registration N8081C) was involved in an aviation accident near W. Clam Gulch, AK. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot stalled and crashed while attempting to land near a wolverine. He attributed his survival to his shoulder harness, which he believes prevented serious injury.
Incident Details
During an approach to land in a wilderness area, the aircraft stalled and crashed. According to the pilot, he was preoccupied with landing near a wolverine he wanted to shoot. The approach was too high, so he closed the throttle, deployed full flaps, and initiated a turn. The pilot reported that he thought he encountered a downdraft as the aircraft stalled. He was unable to recover control before the aircraft struck the ground.
Outcomes
The pilot sustained no serious or fatal injuries, which he believes was due to the use of his shoulder harness. The aircraft was damaged in the crash. No other injuries or damage were reported.
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