PIPER PA18
Juneau, AK, December 3, 2020
Event Information
| Date | December 3, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Juneau, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 58.35471, -134.57847 |
| Airport | JUNEAU INTL |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ANC21LA008 |
| Event ID | 20201203102370 |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA18 |
| Registration # | N4900C |
| Operator | Bradley Rider |
| Owner | Bradley Rider |
| 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 solo student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during taxi in strong crosswind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent impact with a ditch.
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.