PIPER PA-18A 150
Susitna, AK — May 23, 2025
Event Information
| Date | May 23, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC25LA041 |
| Event ID | 20250527200226 |
| Location | Susitna, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 61.59665, -150.48390 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s encounter with shifting winds during landing, which resulted in a loss of airspeed and altitude, and subsequent contact with water.
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.