PIPER PA-18A 150
Denali, AK — September 4, 2024
Event Information
| Date | September 4, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC24LA090 |
| Event ID | 20240913195118 |
| Location | Denali, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 63.61734, -147.62994 |
| Airport | Yanert strip |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-18A 150 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
Failure to maintain clearance from terrain due to the airplane’s encounter with windshear during takeoff.
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.