N7164BPiper PA182020-05-28 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

Piper PA18S/N: 18-5190

Summary

On May 28, 2020, a Piper PA18 (N7164B) was involved in an accident near Sterling, AK. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with trees.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ANC20CA051. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7164B.

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