No fatalities
17 Mar 2021: PIPER PA-18-150 — Three Forks, MT
On 17 Mar 2021, a PIPER PA-18-150 was involved in an aviation accident near Three Forks, MT. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a loss of directional control, runway excursion and impact with terrain. 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 improper landing flare, which resulted in a loss of directional control, runway excursion and impact with terrain.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotLanding flare — Not attained/maintained