PIPER PA-18-150
Wasilla, AK — August 20, 2021
Event Information
| Date | August 20, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR21LA328 |
| Event ID | 20210826103757 |
| Location | Wasilla, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 61.63932, -149.28540 |
| Airport | WOLF LAKE |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-18-150 |
| 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 pilot’s inability to maintain control of the airplane during taxi after it encountered the prop wash from a larger airplane that was conducting a high-power engine run on the same taxiway.
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.