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Private Pilot Strikes Parked Airplane During Landing Flare (N2328M)

Kenai, AK, US

On August 22, 2007, a Piper PA-12 (registration N2328M) was involved in an aviation accident near Kenai, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from a parked airplane during the landing flare. 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 private pilot struck a parked airplane's propeller with the left wing during landing flare at a remote airstrip, causing structural damage.

Accident Overview

A private certificated pilot was landing at a remote airstrip measuring about 1,100 feet in length and 20 feet in width. During the landing flare, the left wing of the accident airplane struck the propeller of an unoccupied airplane that was parked close to the airstrip threshold. The accident airplane subsequently collided with the ground.

Pilot Account

In the Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report submitted by the pilot, the pilot reported that his attention was diverted from the parked airplane during the landing. When asked how the accident could have been prevented, the pilot indicated that he could have landed beyond the other airplane.

Damage

The accident airplane sustained structural damage to the left wing spar, left aileron, and right elevator.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 22 Aug 2007 Piper PA-12 accident near Kenai, AK?

A private pilot struck a parked airplane's propeller with the left wing during landing flare at a remote airstrip, causing structural damage.

Were there any fatalities in the 22 Aug 2007 Piper PA-12 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 22 Aug 2007 involved a Piper PA-12, registration N2328M, at Kenai, AK.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from a parked airplane during the landing flare.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20071101X01695. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.