Summary
On March 17, 2021, a Piper PA-18-150 (N82479) was involved in an incident near Three Forks, MT. 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 improper landing flare, which resulted in a loss of directional control, runway excursion and impact with terrain.
This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR21LA137. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N82479.
Accident Details
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
Registered Owner (Current)
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