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Piper PA-18 Ground Loop During Crosswind Landing (N8162C)

Kodiak, AK, US

On June 11, 2000, a Piper PA-18 (registration N8162C) was involved in an aviation accident near Kodiak, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors associated with the accident were a crosswind, and an inadvertent ground loop/swerve. 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 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

A Piper PA-18 equipped with tundra tires veered left after touchdown on a dry paved runway during a crosswind landing. The pilot's corrective inputs led to a 180-degree pivot and wing strike, causing substantial damage.

Accident Overview

On an unspecified date, a certificated private pilot was landing a Piper PA-18 airplane equipped with tundra tires on a dry, paved runway. The landing required a correction for a left crosswind. After touchdown during the landing roll, the airplane veered to the left. The pilot applied right rudder and right brake to correct the veer. The airplane then pivoted 180 degrees to the right, and the right wing struck the runway.

Damage Assessment

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing leading edge and the right wing main spar.

Aircraft Details

  • Make/Model: Piper PA-18
  • Landing gear: Tundra tires (reported fitted)
  • Registration: Not specified in the source

Operational Factors

  • Runway surface: Dry, paved
  • Wind conditions: Left crosswind (direction not quantified)
  • Phase of flight: Landing roll

No further details regarding occupant injuries, pilot experience, or environmental conditions were provided in the source material.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 11 Jun 2000 Piper PA-18 accident near Kodiak, AK?

A Piper PA-18 equipped with tundra tires veered left after touchdown on a dry paved runway during a crosswind landing. The pilot's corrective inputs led to a 180-degree pivot and wing strike, causing substantial damage.

Were there any fatalities in the 11 Jun 2000 Piper PA-18 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 11 Jun 2000 involved a Piper PA-18, registration N8162C, at Kodiak, AK.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors associated with the accident were a crosswind, and an inadvertent ground loop/swerve.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X21141. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.