KASHWITNA RIVER, AK, USA
N7224K
PIPER PA-18
THE PLT SAID HE WAS FLYING IN A 'DRAW' DOING SOME SCOUTING FOR HUNTING WHEN THE TERRAIN SEEMED TO BE RISING FASTER THAN THE ACFT WAS CLIMBING. WITHOUT ROOM TO REVERSE COURSE HE ELECTED TO LAND ON A RIVER BANK. UPON TOUCHDOWN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WAS LOST AND THE ACFT GROUND LOOPED. PLT RECOMMENDED ENTERING CANYONS AT HIGHER ALTITUDE.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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