Piper PA 18
Fairbanks, AK — July 27, 2020
Event Information
| Date | July 27, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC20CA080 |
| Event ID | 20200728X51541 |
| Location | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 64.83780, -147.71640 |
| 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 improper decision to depart from an off-airport surface that had standing water, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.
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.