No fatalities

6 Jul 2012: PIPER PA-18-150 — Skwentna, AK

Skwentna, AK, United States

On 6 Jul 2012, a PIPER PA-18-150 was involved in an aviation accident near Skwentna, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's selection of an unsuitable off-airport landing site, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 1778583330Data APIEditorial standards

A tailwheel-equipped airplane sustained substantial left wing damage when it ground looped after the left main landing gear struck a hole during an off-airport landing. No mechanical anomalies were reported.

Accident Details

The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane was landing at an off-airport site. During the landing, the left main landing gear struck a hole, causing the airplane to ground loop. The ground loop resulted in substantial damage to the left wing.

Pilot Statement

The pilot provided a written statement of events but did not complete the National Transportation Safety Board Accident/Incident Reporting Form 6120.1. The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane.

Aircraft Information

The airplane was equipped with a tailwheel configuration. No further details about the aircraft type, registration, or engine count were provided in the source.

Location and Conditions

The accident occurred at an off-airport site. No information about the time of day, weather, or ATC involvement was mentioned.

Injuries and Occupants

The source did not specify the number of occupants or any injuries. The report only notes substantial damage to the aircraft.

Contributing factors

Causes

Pilot

Other contributing factors

Awareness of condition