PIPER PA-18-150
Deadhorse, AK — September 4, 2011
Event Information
| Date | September 4, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC11CA092 |
| Event ID | 20110904X11902 |
| Location | Deadhorse, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 69.25000, -147.21666 |
| 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 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions.
Full Narrative
The pilot said he was approaching a remote hunting camp in an area of fog. He said he was too close to a ridge, trying to maintain visual reference, when the right wing struck the ridge slope. The airplane turned toward the terrain, and impacted the ground, receiving substantial damage to the wings and fuselage.
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.