Piper PA 18
McGrath, AK — May 16, 2020
Event Information
| Date | May 16, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC20CA047 |
| Event ID | 20200518X02533 |
| Location | McGrath, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 62.50889, -153.89778 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Piper |
| Model | PA 18 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees and impacted with the ground.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.