| Crash location | 61.503889°N, 142.562500°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 | Mccarthy, AK
61.433333°N, 142.921667°W 12.8 miles away |
| Tail number | N5884D |
|---|---|
| Accident date | 05 May 2016 |
| Aircraft type | Piper Pa 18-150 |
| Additional details: | None |
The pilot stated that while maneuvering low-level in an attempt to locate a suitable gravel bar for an off-airport landing, a wind gust lifted the right wing. The airplane entered an aerodynamic stall from which he was unable to recover before impacting terrain. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall from which he could not recover.