No fatalities
25 Dec 2024: PIPER PA-18-150 — Palmer, AK
On 25 Dec 2024, a PIPER PA-18-150 was involved in an aviation accident near Palmer, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s improper airspeed management which resulted in a bounced landing and insufficient airspeed to perform a go around procedure. 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 airspeed management which resulted in a bounced landing and insufficient airspeed to perform a go around procedure.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotCapability exceededAirspeed — Not attained/maintained