| Crash location | 60.173889°N, 152.716667°W
Reported location is a long distance from the NTSB's reported nearest city. This often means that the location has a typo, or is incorrect. |
| Nearest city | Nikiski, AK
60.690278°N, 151.288889°W 60.4 miles away |
| Tail number | N2496P |
|---|---|
| Accident date | 13 May 2013 |
| Aircraft type | Piper PA-18A |
| Additional details: | None |
The pilot was landing his tailwheel-equipped airplane at an off-airport beach landing site. During the landing flare, a gust of wind pushed the airplane to the left, and the left wing contacted the sloping beach, resulting in a ground loop. Both wings sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane.
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, resulting in contact with terrain, and a ground loop.