Aviation Accident Summary ANC87LA103

PALMER, AK, USA

Aircraft #1

N9131D

PIPER PA-18

Analysis

AFTER SEVERAL PASSES OVR THE AIRSTRIP THE PLT SET UP TO LND ON THE 600 FT LONG DIRT RWY LOCATED ON A MTN RIDGE. HE STATED THAT ON FINAL HE LOST SIGHT OF THE STRIP AND ELECTED NOT TO LAND. THE ACFT WAS UNABLE TO OUTCLIMB THE RISING TERRAIN.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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