| Crash location | 61.700000°N, 150.316667°W |
| Nearest city | Willow, AK
61.747222°N, 150.037500°W 9.7 miles away |
| Tail number | N1203A |
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| Accident date | 16 Jun 2012 |
| Aircraft type | Piper PA-18 |
| Additional details: | None |
The pilot reported that he was landing a tailwheel-equipped airplane on a rough and uneven, off-airport site, in bright sunlight. Upon landing he bounced, lost control, and impacted terrain. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings. The pilot indicated there were no preaccident anomalies with the airplane.
The pilot's decision to land on an unsuitable landing surface into bright sunlight, which resulted in a loss of control.