Whittier, AK, USA
N3764Z
PIPER PA-18-150
The pilot reported that, while landing on a remote gravel bar, the right wingtip of the airplane struck brush, and the airplane ground looped to the right. During the ground loop, the left wing dragged on the ground, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing.
The pilot reported that while landing on a remote gravel bar, the right wingtip of the airplane struck brush, resulting in a ground loop to the right. During the ground loop, the left wing dragged on the ground resulting in substantial damage to the left wing.
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from brush during landing, which resulted in a loss of control.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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