Piper PA18
Tok, AK — August 22, 2020
Event Information
| Date | August 22, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR20CA287 |
| Event ID | 20200825X95305 |
| Location | Tok, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 63.19417, -142.57194 |
| Airport | Tok Junction |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Piper |
| Model | PA18 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with trees.
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.