N82479

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18-150S/N: 18-7709155

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
NTSB Number
WPR21LA137
Location
Three Forks, MT
Event ID
20210318102784
Coordinates
45.878388, -111.568890
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 improper landing flare, which resulted in a loss of directional control, runway excursion and impact with terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-7709155
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1977
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
CAIRNS DOUGLAS S
Address
2943 TRAIL CREEK RD
City
BOZEMAN
State / Zip Code
MT 59715-6647
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR21LA137