N1277APiper PA 182020-07-27 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

Piper PA 18S/N: 18-1072

Summary

On July 27, 2020, a Piper PA 18 (N1277A) was involved in an incident near Fairbanks, AK. All 2 people 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 improper decision to depart from an off-airport surface that had standing water, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC20CA080. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1277A.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, July 27, 2020
NTSB Number
ANC20CA080
Location
Fairbanks, AK
Event ID
20200728X51541
Coordinates
64.837800, -147.716400
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's improper decision to depart from an off-airport surface that had standing water, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-1072
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1951
Model / ICAO
PA 18M600
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-18

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WAGNER TYLER M
Address
1511 HALIBUT POINT RD
City
SITKA
State / Zip Code
AK 99835-7008
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# ANC20CA080