No fatalities
4 Jul 2020: Piper PA22 150 — Tyonek, AK
On 4 Jul 2020, a Piper PA22 150 was involved in an aviation accident near Tyonek, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's decision to land at an unimproved airstrip with limited go-around capabilities, his improper landing flare and aborted landing, and his subsequent failure to attain sufficient altitude to clear vegetation during an attempted go-around. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot's decision to land at an unimproved airstrip with limited go-around capabilities, his improper landing flare and aborted landing, and his subsequent failure to attain sufficient altitude to clear vegetation during an attempted go-around.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Decision related to conditionIncorrect use/operationAltitude — Not attained/maintainedPilot