Gregg Origer PA-18 REPLICA accident near Willow, AK
On October 24, 2021, a Gregg Origer PA-18 REPLICA (airplane) was involved in an accident near Willow, AK. 1 person died. Damage to the aircraft: substantial.
- Date
- October 24, 2021
- Place
- Willow, AK
- Aircraft
- Gregg Origer PA-18 REPLICA · Airplane
- Injuries
- 1 fatal, 1 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Substantial
- Position
- 61.719°N, 150.054°W
- NTSB ID
- 20211025104158
Official records · ANC22LA004
- Public docket: reports, statements and exhibits from the investigation
NTSB summary
On October 23, 2021, about 1825 Alaska daylight time, an experimental, amateur-built PA-18 Replica airplane, N368G, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Willow, Alaska. The commercial pilot was fatally injured, and the passenger sustained serious injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot departed from Anderson Lake Airport, Wasilla, Alaska, and was returning to Minuteman Strip Airport (AK68), Willow, when the accident occurred. According to the passenger, while on final approach to the runway, the airplane impacted something, which she presumed was a tree, at the same time the tail became “squirrely.” She could not remember the exact order of the events. The next thing she remembered was being slumped over after the airplane had come to rest. A witness located about .3 nautical miles to the southeast of AK68 observed the airplane fly over his location and reported that the engine appeared to be at a low power setting, as it was fairly quiet, which he thought was unusual. The airplane subsequently made a turn and disappeared from view. He then heard an increase in engine power followed by the sound of an impact. He stated that he did not hear any unusual sounds from the airplane and that the engine appeared to be operating normally. The airplane impacted in a near-vertical attitude at an elevation of about 274 ft, resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage and wings. All major components of the airplane were located at the main accident site. No significant tree impac
Probable cause
The pilot's exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering for landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control.
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database (US government, public domain). Findings may be preliminary or later revised by the NTSB. Not a complete global record.
