N3802ZPIPER PA-18-1502024-12-25 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18-150S/N: 18-7535

Summary

On December 25, 2024, a Piper PA-18-150 (N3802Z) was involved in an incident near Palmer, 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 improper airspeed management which resulted in a bounced landing and insufficient airspeed to perform a go around procedure.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC25LA012. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3802Z.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, December 25, 2024
NTSB Number
ANC25LA012
Location
Palmer, AK
Event ID
20241224199467
Coordinates
61.614951, -149.074130
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 airspeed management which resulted in a bounced landing and insufficient airspeed to perform a go around procedure.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-7535
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1960
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
ROWLAND KEITH E
Address
PO BOX MXY # 51
City
GLENNALLEN
State / Zip Code
AK 99588-8998
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# ANC25LA012