No fatalities

Left Wing Damage During Taxiing at Off-Airport Site

Kenai, AK, United States

On May 14, 2009, a PIPER PA-18-150 operated by NEWGREN STEVEN A 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 clearance from a tree while taxiing. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

A private pilot reported that an airplane's left wing struck a small tree while taxiing to parking at an off-airport site after a Part 91 personal flight, causing substantial damage.

Incident Overview A private pilot reported that an airplane's left wing struck a small tree while taxiing to a parking area at an off-airport site. The incident occurred after the conclusion of a personal flight conducted under Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing as a result of the collision with the tree. No other details regarding the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, location, or cause are provided in the source material. This account is based solely on the pilot's report as documented in the official accident investigation source.

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