N2370H

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18S/N: 18-7909178

Accident Details

Date
Friday, August 9, 1991
NTSB Number
ANC91LA121
Location
ANCHORAGE, AK
Event ID
20001212X17742
Coordinates
61.180637, -149.880508
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S WEATHER EVALUATION MISJUDGMENT, THE HIGH WIND, AND ROUGH WATER ENCOUNTERED DURING TAKEOFF.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-7909178
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1979
Model / ICAO
PA-18PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-18-150

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MOELLER DAVID A
Address
9520 VICTOR RD
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99515-1405
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC91LA121