PIPER PA-18-105 SPECIAL
Palmer, AK — May 13, 2021
Event Information
| Date | May 13, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC21LA041 |
| Event ID | 20210518103099 |
| Location | Palmer, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 61.31799, -148.28370 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-18-105 SPECIAL |
| 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 takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and ground loop.
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.