No fatalities

14 Jun 2011: PIPER PA-18-150 — Adam J. Grenda — Palmer, AK

Palmer, AK, United States

On 14 Jun 2011, a PIPER PA-18-150 operated by Adam J. Grenda was involved in an aviation accident near Palmer, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's loss of directional control while landing in a crosswind. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A pilot landing at a gravel-covered off-airport site encountered a bounce, then a gust of wind lifted the left wing, leading to an aborted landing and substantial damage.

Accident Summary

A pilot was landing a single-engine airplane at a remote, gravel-covered, off-airport site with a left crosswind. During touchdown, the airplane bounced and became airborne. The pilot recovered from the bounce and added power to cushion the landing, but a gust of wind lifted the left wing before touchdown. The pilot aborted the landing and added full engine power, but the airplane weather-vaned into the wind, causing the right wing to strike the ground.

Damage Assessment

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings, fuselage, and empennage.

Additional Information

The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane.

Contributing factors

Causes

Directional control — Not attained/maintainedPilot

Other contributing factors

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