PIPER PA-14
Tyonek, AK — August 15, 2021
Event Information
| Date | August 15, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC21LA071 |
| Event ID | 20210817103710 |
| Location | Tyonek, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 61.21048, -150.94421 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-14 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 2 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 3 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control and adequate airspeed during takeoff which resulted in a collision with a river. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to load the airplane above its maximum allowable gross weight.
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.