PIPER PA-22-150
Chandalar Shelf, AK — September 17, 2021
Event Information
| Date | September 17, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC21LA093 |
| Event ID | 20210921103925 |
| Location | Chandalar Shelf, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 68.05026, -149.56688 |
| Airport | CHANDALAR SHELF |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-22-150 |
| 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
A separation of the rudder cable from the rudder pedal due to the connecting bolt detaching for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
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.