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PIPER PA-18-150 accident at Willow, AK, 3 Jun 2025
On June 3, 2025, a PIPER PA-18-150 operated by Blue River Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Willow, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action/lack of supervision. Contributing to the accident was the pilot receiving instructions failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 13 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action/lack of supervision. Contributing to the accident was the pilot receiving instructions failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Directional control — Not attained/maintainedPilotInstructor/check pilotEffect on operation
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 3 Jun 2025 PIPER PA-18-150 accident near Willow, AK?
The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action/lack of supervision. Contributing to the accident was the pilot receiving instructions failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop.
Were there any fatalities in the 3 Jun 2025 PIPER PA-18-150 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 3 Jun 2025 involved a PIPER PA-18-150, operated by Blue River Aviation, at Willow, AK.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action/lack of supervision. Contributing to the accident was the pilot receiving instructions failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop.
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