PIPER PA-18-150
St Mary's, AK, September 14, 2025
Event Information
| Date | September 14, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | St Mary's, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 62.32693, -163.19165 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ANC25LA120 |
| Event ID | 20251016201876 |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-18-150 |
| Registration # | N3797Z |
| 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
The pilot’s improper decision to takeoff with a tailwind, from a short off-airport strip, which degraded the climb performance of the airplane and led to impact with trees at the end of the strip.
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.