PIPER PA-22-150
Bettles, AK — September 21, 2024
Event Information
| Date | September 21, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC24LA095 |
| Event ID | 20240923195168 |
| Location | Bettles, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 66.80957, -151.51985 |
| Airport | Bettles |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-22-150 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 135 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to adequately compensate for shifting wind conditions, resulting in a hard landing.
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.