No fatalities
6 Jul 2022: PIPER PA-18-150 — OKONEK KELLIE L — Cordova, AK
On 6 Jul 2022, a PIPER PA-18-150 operated by OKONEK KELLIE L was involved in an aviation accident near Cordova, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering for landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 13 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering for landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Capability exceededPilot