Summary
On July 18, 2012, a Piper PA-18-150 (N3764Z) was involved in an incident near Whittier, AK. All 1 person 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 failure to maintain clearance from brush during landing, which resulted in a loss of control.
The pilot reported that while landing on a remote gravel bar, the right wingtip of the airplane struck brush, resulting in a ground loop to the right. During the ground loop, the left wing dragged on the ground resulting in substantial damage to the left wing.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC12CA076. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3764Z.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from brush during landing, which resulted in a loss of control.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
The pilot reported that while landing on a remote gravel bar, the right wingtip of the airplane struck brush, resulting in a ground loop to the right. During the ground loop, the left wing dragged on the ground resulting in substantial damage to the left wing.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC12CA076