N323DHPiper PA182020-05-16 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

Piper PA18S/N: 18-7939

Summary

On May 16, 2020, a Piper PA18 (N323DH) was involved in an incident near Skwentna, AK. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC20CA048. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N323DH.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, May 16, 2020
NTSB Number
ANC20CA048
Location
Skwentna, AK
Event ID
20200518X05038
Coordinates
61.966110, -151.195280
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 during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-7939
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1963
Model / ICAO
PA18PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-18-150

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
KLEINSMITH STACEE F
Address
PO BOX 770693
City
EAGLE RIVER
State / Zip Code
AK 99577-0693
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# ANC20CA048