Probable cause
The pilot's delayed decision to perform a go-around, which resulted in the airplane colliding with a fence during the initial climb.
NTSB analysis
The airplane touched down about 200 feet from the approach end of the 900-foot-long landing strip and bounced. The pilot maneuvered the airplane back down on the ruwnay, but then decided to perform a go-around. He applied full engine power but collided with a fence during the initial climb. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for WPR10CA362 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jul 20, 2010
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Lucile, Idaho
- Nearest airport
- Pittsburg Landing (n/a)
- Highest injury
- Minor
- Minor injuries
- 1
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Piper/Cub Crafters PA-18-150
- N-number
- N874CC
- Category
- Airplane
- 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.