ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 198788
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| Date: | Saturday 22 October 2011 |
| Time: | 14:00 |
| Type: |  Piper PA-18-150 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N82481 |
| MSN: | 18-7809145 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1978 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 4547 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320 SERIES |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Portage, AK -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Birchwood, AK (BCV) |
| Portage, AK | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
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.
Probable Cause: The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 19-Aug-2017 15:10 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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