N623JE

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18-150S/N: 18-8272

Accident Details

Date
Friday, July 6, 2012
NTSB Number
ANC12CA069
Location
Skwentna, AK
Event ID
20120710X31657
Coordinates
61.650554, -151.315277
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's selection of an unsuitable off-airport landing site, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-8272
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1965
Model / ICAO
PA-18-150PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-18-150

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
HANNI WALTER G
Address
PO BOX 190228
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99519-0228
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot was landing his tailwheel-equipped airplane at an off-airport site when the left main landing gear hit a hole, and the airplane ground looped, sustaining substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot said there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with airplane.

The pilot provided a written statement of events, but did not fill out the National Transportation Safety Board Accident/Incident Reporting Form 6120.1.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC12CA069