N5779D

Substantial
None

Piper PA18S/N: 18-5295

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
NTSB Number
ANC20CA097
Location
Arctic Village, AK
Event ID
20200922X34530
Coordinates
68.433431, -143.933480
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 selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a rock damaging the empennage.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-5295
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1956
Model / ICAO
PA18PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
PA-18A 150

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ALTENBURG SCOTT J
Address
5901 OLYMPIA CIR
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99507-6650
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# ANC20CA097