No fatalities
30 Aug 2022: PIPER PA-18-135 — John Houghton — Palmer, AK
On 30 Aug 2022, a PIPER PA-18-135 operated by John Houghton was involved in an aviation accident near Palmer, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop 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 failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop and impact with terrain.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Pilot