| Crash location | 60.853611°N, 150.040555°W
Reported location is a long distance from the NTSB's reported nearest city. This often means that the location has a typo, or is incorrect. |
| Nearest city | Anchorage, AK
61.218056°N, 149.900278°W 25.6 miles away |
| Tail number | N3772Z |
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| Accident date | 29 May 2012 |
| Aircraft type | Piper PA-18-150 |
| Additional details: | None |
The pilot was on final approach to runway 04, when just prior to touchdown, a gust of wind pushed the airplane to the left. The left wingtip hit trees and brush, and the airplane turned left with the right wing and right elevator contacting the ground. Wind was estimated from 100 degrees at 10 to 15 knots, gusting to 25 knots. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and right elevator. The pilot indicated there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane.
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in a gusting crosswind.