N6999

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-18-150S/N: 18-8881

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, March 2, 2025
NTSB Number
ANC25LA024
Location
Palmer, AK
Event ID
20250312199842
Coordinates
61.500000, -148.890000
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate airspeed during the landing approach, which resulted in exceedance of the critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall, during gusting wind conditions.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-8881
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1970
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
MCCOWN ROBERT D
Address
11045 KASKANAK DR
City
EAGLE RIVER
State / Zip Code
AK 99577-8311
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# ANC25LA024