Accident Details
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
On February 20, 2025, about 1642 Alaska standard time, a Piper PA-18-150 airplane, N2447J, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Wasilla, Alaska. The pilot was uninjured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.
According to the pilot, during final approach while performing touch-and-go landings to the Tidewater Airport (77AK) the airplane’s engine suddenly quit. After assessing that he was not capable of successfully gliding to the runway, the pilot selected a nearby hay flats as a forced landing site. During the forced landing, the right main landing gear collapsed, and the airplane’s right wing impacted terrain, resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage and right wing.
The wreckage has been moved to a secure location pending further examination.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC25LA019