Casualties unknown

Tailwheel Aircraft Stalls During Simulated Forced Landing (N1364P)

Palmer, AK, US

On July 10, 1998, a Piper PA-18 (registration N1364P) was involved in an aviation accident near Palmer, AK. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain the proper glide path to the intended landing area and his failure to maintain flying airspeed resulting in a stall. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-06-10Data APIEditorial standards

During a biennial flight review, a tailwheel airplane stalled about 25 feet above ground after overshooting a simulated forced landing on a road, resulting in damage to the left main gear, left wing, lift strut, and propeller.

Incident Overview

A tailwheel-equipped airplane, operated by its certificated private pilot/owner accompanied by a certificated flight instructor, was conducting a local flight for a biennial flight review. The pilot/owner performed a simulated forced landing with the engine at idle power, targeting a small road as the landing area.

Sequence of Events

During the landing approach, the pilot slightly overshot the intended landing area. To correct, the pilot executed a steep turn back toward the road. The second pilot, a flight instructor, added engine power, but the airplane stalled approximately 25 feet above the ground. The aircraft descended and struck the ground hard on the left main landing gear.

Damage Assessment

The impact caused damage to the left main landing gear, the left wing, and the associated lift strut, as well as the propeller.

Personnel and Aircraft

Both occupants—the private pilot/owner and the flight instructor—were on board for the review. The aircraft was a tailwheel type, but no further details such as registration, make, or model were provided in the source.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X10446. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.