Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a quartering tailwind.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that, while landing at a remote airstrip, the airplane touched down and was pushed left by a right rear quartering tailwind. The pilot attempted a go around procedure; however, the left wing impacted a tree and the airplane exited the left side of the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left and right wings. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for ANC24LA088 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Sep 1, 2024
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Coal Creek, Alaska
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Piper PA-18-150
- N-number
- N4981Y
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1973
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.