Final 1 minor Sep 16, 2025

N3816M accident at Kotlik, AK

Piper PA-12 — Loss of control in flight at NONE (Kotlik, AK)

DateSep 16, 2025
Tail numberN3816M
AircraftPiper PA-12 · Piper Super Cruiser · PA12
LocationKotlik, AK
Phase of flightLanding
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries1 minor
NTSB caseANC25LA109

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around in variable wind conditions.

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