NONE · Piper PA-18-180 · 2006-07-07 · Skwentna, AK, USA
Event
NTSB number
ANC06CA085
Event ID
20060817X01186
Type
Accident
Date
2006-07-07
Location
Skwentna, AK, USA
Coordinates
61.873611, -151.506393
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-18-180
Registration
N9488D
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll, and an on ground encounter with terrain. Factors associated with the accident are the pilot's failure to maintain directional control, and the rough and uneven terrain.