Final 1 minor Mar 2, 2025

N6999 accident at Palmer, AK

Piper PA-18-150 — Hard landing at Palmer, AK

DateMar 2, 2025
Tail numberN6999
AircraftPiper PA-18-150 · Piper PA-18 Super Cub · PA18
LocationPalmer, AK
Phase of flightLanding
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries1 minor
NTSB caseANC25LA024

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate airspeed during the landing approach, which resulted in exceedance of the critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall, during gusting wind conditions.

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