Aviation accident ANC04LA091

Name: aviation accident: Piper PA-18 near Palmer (2004-08-07)
Start: 2004-08-07
Location: Palmer, AK, USA

NONE · Piper PA-18 · 2004-08-07 · Palmer, AK, USA

Event

NTSB number: ANC04LA091
Event ID: 20040813X01216
Type: Accident
Date: 2004-08-07
Location: Palmer, AK, USA
Coordinates: 61.7, -148.583328

Injuries

Highest injury: NONE
Fatal: 0
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 1
Total aboard: 1

Aircraft

Make: Piper
Model: PA-18
Registration: N645RF
FAR Part: 135
Engines: 1
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's misjudged distance/altitude during the final approach phase of landing, which resulted in an undershoot and subsequent collision with terrain.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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