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NTSB investigation record

ANC12CA005

Completed

Piper Pa-18-150· N82481

Date
October 22, 2011
Location
Portage, AK
Conditions
VMC
Record
Published September 25, 2020

Primary finding

Probable cause

The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.

Investigator assessment

Analysis narrative

The pilot was landing at a gravel pit when the airplane collided with brush alongside the landing area that was taller than anticipated. The brush resulted in the airplane veering off the landing area. The right wing subsequently struck the ground, and received substantial damage.

Source record

Factual narrative

The pilot was landing at a gravel pit when the airplane collided with brush alongside the landing area that was taller than anticipated. The brush resulted in the airplane veering off the landing area. The right wing subsequently struck the ground, and received substantial damage.

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