Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary CEN22LA374

Kenai, AK, USA

Aircraft #1

N4210Z

PIPER PA-18-150

Analysis

The pilot reported that, while landing at an unimproved airstrip, the airplane landed short and impacted a berm. The airplane veered off the runway and came to rest on its nose. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain proper approach glide path, which resulted in a collision with a berm.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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