PIPER PA-18-105 SPECIAL
Delta Junction, AK — September 9, 2022
Event Information
| Date | September 9, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN22LA417 |
| Event ID | 20220913105918 |
| Location | Delta Junction, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 63.42537, -145.74469 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-18-105 SPECIAL |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | PUBU |
| 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 decision to depart during high, gusty wind conditions which resulted sink and subsequent impact with terrain.
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.