PIPER PA-20
Anchorage, AK — March 6, 2021
Event Information
| Date | March 6, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC21LA021 |
| Event ID | 20210308102729 |
| Location | Anchorage, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 61.21215, -149.85248 |
| Airport | MERRILL FLD |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-20 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 3 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusty tailwind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose down.
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.