PIPER PA-18-150
Tyonek, AK — August 15, 2023
Event Information
| Date | August 15, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC23LA066 |
| Event ID | 20230829192958 |
| Location | Tyonek, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 61.40551, -151.71058 |
| 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 encounter with windshear during the initial climb, which resulted in a loss of control.
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.