Crash location | 60.806944°N, 148.818056°W |
Nearest city | Portage, AK
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Tail number | N82481 |
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Accident date | 22 Oct 2011 |
Aircraft type | Piper PA-18-150 |
Additional details: | None |
The pilot was landing at a gravel pit when the airplane collided with brush alongside the landing area that was taller than anticipated. The brush resulted in the airplane veering off the landing area. The right wing subsequently struck the ground, and received substantial damage.
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.