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June 2, 2020 · Piper PA18 150 · N8987Y
Nikiski, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 2, 2020
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Nikiski, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA18 150 (1974)
Tail Number
N8987Y
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC20CA056
The pilot was landing the tailwheel and tundra tire-equipped airplane on a remote unimproved airstrip. While on final approach and just before touchdown, a gust of wind pushed the airplane to the left. The left wing contacted alder brush and the airplane veered to the left and ground looped sustaining substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operations. In the recommendation section of the NTSB Accident/Incident Reporting Form 6120.1, the pilot stated that the accident may have been prevented if he had waited for a day without gusting wind conditions.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop.
Full Narrative
The pilot was landing the tailwheel and tundra tire-equipped airplane on a remote unimproved airstrip. While on final approach and just before touchdown, a gust of wind pushed the airplane to the left. The left wing contacted alder brush and the airplane veered to the left and ground looped sustaining substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operations. In the recommendation section of the NTSB Accident/Incident Reporting Form 6120.1, the pilot stated that the accident may have been prevented if he had waited for a day without gusting wind conditions.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:20 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA18 150
Tail NumberN8987Y
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 160
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 43 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 34 C
Altimeter29.54 inHg
Observation Time03:53
Weather SourceWFAC