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March 2, 2025 · Piper PA-18-150 · N6999

Palmer, AK

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 2, 2025
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Palmer, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA-18-150 (1970)
Tail Number
N6999
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC25LA024

The pilot reported that on short final to a remote gravel airstrip, and just prior to touch down, a gust of wind made his approach feel unstable. The pilot attempted to abort the landing, but the wind gust decreased, and the airplane stalled and landed hard. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate airspeed during the landing approach, which resulted in exceedance of the critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall, during gusting wind conditions.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that on short final to a remote gravel airstrip, and just prior to touch down, a gust of wind made his approach feel unstable. The pilot attempted to abort the landing, but the wind gust decreased, and the airplane stalled and landed hard. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 AKST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-18-150
Tail NumberN6999
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A3A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 29 · Third Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 18 kt, gusting 31 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48 F / 28 F
Altimeter29.83 inHg
Observation Time13:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data