N7468D

Substantial
None

Piper PA18S/N: 18-5798

Summary

On August 22, 2020, a Piper PA18 (N7468D) was involved in an incident near Tok, 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 student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with trees.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR20CA287. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7468D.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, August 22, 2020
NTSB Number
WPR20CA287
Location
Tok, AK
Event ID
20200825X95305
Coordinates
63.194168, -142.571940
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with trees.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-5798
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1957
Model / ICAO
PA18PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
PA-18A 150

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
PINE GEORGE D
Address
PO BOX 743
City
TOK
State / Zip Code
AK 99780-0743
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# WPR20CA287