Summary
On June 16, 2012, a Piper PA-18 (N1203A) was involved in an incident near Willow, AK. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's decision to land on an unsuitable landing surface into bright sunlight, which resulted in a loss of control.
The pilot reported that he was landing a tailwheel-equipped airplane on a rough and uneven, off-airport site, in bright sunlight. Upon landing he bounced, lost control, and impacted terrain. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings. The pilot indicated there were no preaccident anomalies with the airplane.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC12CA052. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1203A.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's decision to land on an unsuitable landing surface into bright sunlight, which resulted in a loss of control.
Aircraft Information
Analysis
The pilot reported that he was landing a tailwheel-equipped airplane on a rough and uneven, off-airport site, in bright sunlight. Upon landing he bounced, lost control, and impacted terrain. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings. The pilot indicated there were no preaccident anomalies with the airplane.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC12CA052