PIPER PA-18-150
Chignik Lake, AK — September 23, 2022
Event Information
| Date | September 23, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC22LA081 |
| Event ID | 20220926106000 |
| Location | Chignik Lake, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 56.39461, -158.83161 |
| Airport | Fan Creek |
| 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 failure to maintain airplane control during taxi in gusty conditions, which resulted in a nose-over and substantial damage to the rudder and wings.
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.