Summary
On September 01, 2021, a Piper PA-18-150 (N8987Y) was involved in an incident near Glennallen, 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 improper landing flare while landing off-airport with a tailwind.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC21LA101. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8987Y.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s improper landing flare while landing off-airport with a tailwind.
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# ANC21LA101