Aviation Accident Summary ANC91LA155

EAGLE, AK, USA

Aircraft #1

N4894A

PIPER PA-18-150

Analysis

THE PILOT STATED THAT DURING HIS TAKEOFF HE STRUCK A ROCK WHICH CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE MAIN LANDING GEAR. UPON LANDING AT EAGLE, THE MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED AND BENT THE WING'S LIFT STRUTS.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE DAMAGE SUSTAINED WHEN STRIKING A ROCK DURING THE PREVIOUS TAKEOFF ROLL WHICH RESULTED IN THE MAIN LANDING GEAR'S COLLAPSE DURING LANDING.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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