No fatalities
13 May 2021: PIPER PA-18-105 SPECIAL — JOHN H. HOLMAN — Palmer, AK
On 13 May 2021, a PIPER PA-18-105 SPECIAL operated by JOHN H. HOLMAN was involved in an aviation accident near Palmer, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and ground loop. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and ground loop.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Directional control — Not attained/maintainedPilotDecision related to conditionEffect on operation