PIPER PA-18

Beluga, AK, July 1, 2023

Event Information

DateJuly 1, 2023
Event TypeACC
LocationBeluga, AK
CountryUSA
Coordinates60.97156, -151.80398
Highest InjuryNONE
NTSB NumberANC23LA049
Event ID20230717192638

Aircraft

MakePIPER
ModelPA-18
Registration #N15XX
OwnerDALKS LEASING INC
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None2
Total Injured0

Event Location

Probable Cause

The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff site, resulting in a collision with brush-covered 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.

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