Piper PA 14
Wasilla, AK — August 31, 2020
Event Information
| Date | August 31, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC20LA086 |
| Event ID | 20200901X34826 |
| Location | Wasilla, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 61.61694, -149.32167 |
| Airport | Anderson Lake |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | Piper |
| Model | PA 14 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during an attempted go-around in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in 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.