N154TPIPER PA-18-105 SPECIAL2021-05-13 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18-105 SPECIALS/N: 18-2268

Summary

On May 13, 2021, a Piper PA-18-105 SPECIAL (N154T) was involved in an incident near Palmer, 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 selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and ground loop.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC21LA041. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N154T.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, May 13, 2021
NTSB Number
ANC21LA041
Location
Palmer, AK
Event ID
20210518103099
Coordinates
61.317989, -148.283700
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 takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and ground loop.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-2268
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-18-105 SPECIALPA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-18-105 SPECIAL

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
KORNCHUK KURT C
Address
PO BOX 876171
City
WASILLA
State / Zip Code
AK 99687-6171
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# ANC21LA041