Aviation Accident Summary ANC90LA185

KOTES LAKES, AK, USA

Aircraft #1

N3897Z

PIPER PA-18

Analysis

THE PILOT STATED THAT HE WAS ON APPROACH TO A GRAVEL BAR WHEN HE ENCOUNTERED A GUST OF WIND AND LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S ENCOUNTER WITH TURBULENCE WHILE ON FINAL APPROACH, AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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