No fatalities
25 Oct 2024: PIPER PA22 150 — Talkeetna, AK
On 25 Oct 2024, a PIPER PA22 150 was involved in an aviation accident near Talkeetna, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The mechanical failure of the left main landing gear leg due to corrosion, resulting in substantial damage to the left struts. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The mechanical failure of the left main landing gear leg due to corrosion, resulting in substantial damage to the left struts.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Damaged/degraded