No fatalities
6 Jul 2020: Piper PA 18A-135 B — Marion, MT
On 6 Jul 2020, a Piper PA 18A-135 B was involved in an aviation accident near Marion, MT. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a fence. 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 failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a fence.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Causes
Directional control — Not attained/maintainedPilot
Other contributing factors
Effect on operationFence/fence post