Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane after landing in gusty wind conditions.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that after landing off-airport, a wind gust “picked up” the airplane and “dropped” it to the ground. He noted that the wind at the time of the accident was variable, about 35 kts with gusts to 40 kts. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions associated with the airplane before the accident. The airplane sustained damage to the right-wing spars and several wing ribs.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for ANC21LA099 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Sep 23, 2021
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Cordova, Alaska
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Piper PA-18-150
- N-number
- N82448
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1979
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Business
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