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NTSB investigation record

ANC24LA088

Completed

Piper Pa-18-150· N4981Y

Date
September 1, 2024
Location
Coal Creek, AK
Conditions
VMC
Record
Published June 5, 2025

Primary finding

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a quartering tailwind.

Investigator assessment

Analysis narrative

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.

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