N7164B

Substantial
Minor

Piper PA18S/N: 18-5190

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, May 28, 2020
NTSB Number
ANC20CA051
Location
Sterling, AK
Event ID
20200601X51621
Coordinates
60.533332, -150.768320
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with trees.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-5190
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1956
Model / ICAO
PA18PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-18-150

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ROBINSON ERIC C
Address
PO BOX 1705
City
PALMER
State / Zip Code
AK 99645-1705
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# ANC20CA051