No fatalities

PIPER PA-18-150 accident at Rogers, AR, 9 Jul 2022

Rogers, AR, United States

On July 9, 2022, a PIPER PA-18-150 was involved in an aviation accident near Rogers, AR. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to establish a stabilize approach criteria during low-level maneuvering to the runway, which resulted in a hard landing and contact with a hay bale. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to establish a stabilize approach criteria during low-level maneuvering to the runway, which resulted in a hard landing and contact with a hay bale.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotAttain/maintain not possibleContributed to outcome

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 9 Jul 2022 PIPER PA-18-150 accident near Rogers, AR?

The pilot’s failure to establish a stabilize approach criteria during low-level maneuvering to the runway, which resulted in a hard landing and contact with a hay bale.

Were there any fatalities in the 9 Jul 2022 PIPER PA-18-150 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 9 Jul 2022 involved a PIPER PA-18-150, at Rogers, AR.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot’s failure to establish a stabilize approach criteria during low-level maneuvering to the runway, which resulted in a hard landing and contact with a hay bale.