Piper PA18
Chitina, AK — September 12, 2020
Event Information
| Date | September 12, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC20CA096 |
| Event ID | 20200915X75636 |
| Location | Chitina, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 61.33601, -142.68204 |
| Airport | Nizina Strip |
| 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 | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.
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.