The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor in the accident was a tree stump not observed by the pilot.
— NTSB Determination
The private certificated pilot was landing on a gravel bar. Just before touchdown, the pilot said a gust of wind blew the airplane to the left of the intended touch down point, and the underside of the left wing struck a tree stump that he did not see before landing. The airplane spun to the right and struck the ground. The airplane received damage to the right wing, and the right horizontal stabilizer.
The private certificated pilot was landing on a gravel bar. Just before touchdown, the pilot said a gust of wind blew the airplane to the left of the intended touch down point, and the underside of the left wing struck a tree stump that he did not see before landing. The airplane spun to the right and struck the…
The accident on 2000-09-11 involved a Piper PA-18, registration N18PX, at Iliamna, AK.
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor in the accident was a tree stump not observed by the pilot.
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