N303TPIPER PA-18-105 SPECIAL2022-09-09 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18-105 SPECIALS/N: 18-2417

Summary

On September 09, 2022, a Piper PA-18-105 SPECIAL (N303T) was involved in an incident near Delta Junction, 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 pilot’s decision to depart during high, gusty wind conditions which resulted sink and subsequent impact with terrain.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN22LA417. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N303T.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, September 9, 2022
NTSB Number
CEN22LA417
Location
Delta Junction, AK
Event ID
20220913105918
Coordinates
63.425367, -145.744690
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s decision to depart during high, gusty wind conditions which resulted sink and subsequent impact with terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-2417
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1953
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)

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# CEN22LA417