PIPER PA-12
Eatonville, WA — September 22, 2023
Event Information
| Date | September 22, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR23LA356 |
| Event ID | 20230927193152 |
| Location | Eatonville, WA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 46.87167, -122.25722 |
| Airport | Swanson Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-12 |
| 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 |
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion.
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.