PIPER/GERBI CHARLES R PA 18-150
Juneau, AK — September 11, 2023
Event Information
| Date | September 11, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC23LA081 |
| Event ID | 20230919193100 |
| Location | Juneau, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 58.59667, -135.51560 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER/GERBI CHARLES R |
| Model | PA 18-150 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The student pilot’s failure to maintain altitude after the airplane encountered a downdraft while maneuvering over an area of hilly 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.