At approximately 16:30 PST, a Piper PA-12 was substantially damaged when the aircraft struck up-sloping terrain just short of the runway threshold at the pilots personal landing strip near Salem. The pilot suffered minor injuries. The pilot reported that he was attempting to execute a short field landing near the approach end of the 900-foot runway when the aircraft began to settle on short final.
March 5, Salem, Ore. / Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser
At approximately 16:30 PST, a Piper PA-12 was substantially damaged when the aircraft struck up-sloping terrain just short of the runway threshold at the pilots personal landing strip near Salem. The pilot suffered minor injuries. The pilot reported that he was attempting to execute a short field landing near the approach end of the 900-foot runway when the aircraft began to settle on short final....
Key Takeaways:
- A Piper PA-12 was substantially damaged when it struck terrain short of the runway threshold during a landing attempt near Salem.
- The pilot sustained minor injuries in the accident at their personal 900-foot landing strip.
- The incident occurred as the pilot reported the aircraft began to settle on short final while executing a short field landing.
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