At about 0900 Alaska time, a Piper PA-18-150 was damaged during initial climb from an unimproved landing strip about 50 miles south of Aniak. The pilot was not injured. The pilot said he was on initial climb when he diverted his attention to adjust his seatback cushion, and the airplane collided with the terrain.
May 16, Aniak, Alaska / Piper Super Cub
At about 0900 Alaska time, a Piper PA-18-150 was damaged during initial climb from an unimproved landing strip about 50 miles south of Aniak. The pilot was not injured. The pilot said he was on initial climb when he diverted his attention to adjust his seatback cushion, and the airplane collided with the terrain....
Key Takeaways:
- A Piper PA-18-150 aircraft was damaged during initial climb from an unimproved landing strip south of Aniak, Alaska.
- The pilot, who was uninjured, stated that the accident occurred when he diverted his attention to adjust a seatback cushion.
- This momentary distraction caused the airplane to collide with the terrain.
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