Piper PA18
Arctic Village, AK — September 16, 2020
Event Information
| Date | September 16, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC20CA097 |
| Event ID | 20200922X34530 |
| Location | Arctic Village, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 68.43343, -143.93348 |
| 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 selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a rock damaging the empennage.
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.