PIPER PA-18-150
Fairbanks, AK — May 29, 2023
Event Information
| Date | May 29, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC23LA039 |
| Event ID | 20230531192272 |
| Location | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 64.81280, -147.92070 |
| Airport | Chena River Seaplane Base |
| 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 | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a quartering tailwind, which resulted in a water loop and 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.