No fatalities
9 Jul 2024: PIPER PA-18-150 — Koliganek, AK
On 9 Jul 2024, a PIPER PA-18-150 was involved in an aviation accident near Koliganek, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's improper landing flare and an improper recovery from a bounced landing, resulting in a loss of directional control, and a subsequent nose over. 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 and an improper recovery from a bounced landing, resulting in a loss of directional control, and a subsequent nose over.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotDirectional control — Not attained/maintainedLanding flare — Not attained/maintained