PIPER PA-18-150
Dillingham, AK — July 12, 2025
Event Information
| Date | July 12, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC25LA072 |
| Event ID | 20250712200515 |
| Location | Dillingham, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 59.05533, -158.57283 |
| Airport | Shannons Pond |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-18-150 |
| 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 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain direction control during takeoff roll which resulted in a ground loop, and subsequent 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.