PIPER PA-18-150
Garrett, WY — June 7, 2024
Event Information
| Date | June 7, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR24LA187 |
| Event ID | 20240610194432 |
| Location | Garrett, WY |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.16810, -105.92906 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-18-150 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | PUBU |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while conducting low-level altitude operations, following an encounter with wake turbulence.
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.