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March 17, 2021 · Piper PA-18-150 · N82479
Three Forks, MT
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 17, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Three Forks, MT
Aircraft
Piper PA-18-150 (1977)
Tail Number
N82479
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR21LA137
The pilot in the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that, during the landing, the airplane bounced, and he was unable to maintain directional control. The airplane departed the runway and impacted a berm. The right wing impacted the ground and was substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a loss of directional control, runway excursion and impact with terrain.
Full Narrative
The pilot in the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that, during the landing, the airplane bounced, and he was unable to maintain directional control. The airplane departed the runway and impacted a berm. The right wing impacted the ground and was substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:45 MDT
Nearest AirportThree Forks (0nm N)
Runway20
Runway Length5099 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-18-150
Tail NumberN82479
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 65 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 19 C
Altimeter30.10 inHg
Observation Time12:56
Weather SourcePILO