No fatalities
30 Apr 2012: PIPER PA-18-150 — WILLIAMS SHERYL L — Palmer, AK
On 30 Apr 2012, a PIPER PA-18-150 operated by WILLIAMS SHERYL L was involved in an aviation accident near Palmer, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot did not maintain sufficient airspeed during a steep turn after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The student pilot did not maintain sufficient airspeed during a steep turn after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
— NTSB Determination
Accident narrative
The student pilot was practicing takeoffs and landings at off airport site. After departing a sandbar, he made a steep turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
Contributing factors
Airspeed — Not attained/maintainedPilot