Piper PA-18-150 accident near Palmer, Alaska, April 22, 2026
On April 22, 2026 at about 7:30 pm local time, a 1978 Piper PA-18-150, registered N4136E, was substantially damaged in an accident during landing (landing roll) near Palmer, Alaska (Gravel River Bar airport). It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- April 22, 2026 · about 7:30 pm local time
- Place
- Palmer, Alaska · Gravel River Bar · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Piper PA-18-150, built 1978 · all PA-18-150s on the register
- Registration
- N4136E · registry record · serial 18-7809082
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Nose over/nose down during landing (landing roll) defining event
The aircraft
- Seats: 2
- Landing gear: fixed
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 120° at 17 knots, gusting 32
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: overcast at 6,000 ft
- Temperature: 43°F (6°C), dew point 27°F (-3°C)
- Altimeter: 30.07 inHg
- Observation at 11:00 am from PAAQ, 18 miles away
Weather report (METAR): SPECI PAAQ 221900Z 12017G32KT 10SM OVC060 06/M03 A3007 RMK AO2 PK WND 12032/1854 WSHFT 1840 T00611028 $
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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Other NTSB records under N4136E the same tail number, which may have belonged to a different aircraft at the time
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