PIPER PA-18-150
Hunter Creek, AK — May 20, 2023
Event Information
| Date | May 20, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC23LA037 |
| Event ID | 20230522192219 |
| Location | Hunter Creek, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 61.44380, -148.70070 |
| Airport | Palmer Municipal |
| 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 loss of directional control during takeoff roll in gusting wind conditions.
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.