N8976D

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-18-150S/N: 18-6416

Accident Details

Date
Monday, April 30, 2012
NTSB Number
ANC12CA034
Location
Palmer, AK
Event ID
20120430X33525
Coordinates
61.476943, -148.748886
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The student pilot did not maintain sufficient airspeed during a steep turn after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-6416
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1956
Model / ICAO
PA-18-150PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-18A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WILLIAMS AIRCRAFT LLC
Address
12500 SUMMER DR
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99516-2666
Country
United States

Analysis

The student pilot was practicing takeoffs and landings at off airport site. After departing a sandbar, he made a steep turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC12CA034