N4144E

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18-150S/N: 18-7809084

Accident Details

Date
Friday, September 23, 2022
NTSB Number
ANC22LA081
Location
Chignik Lake, AK
Event ID
20220926106000
Coordinates
56.394611, -158.831610
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 failure to maintain airplane control during taxi in gusty conditions, which resulted in a nose-over and substantial damage to the rudder and wings.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-7809084
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
PA-18-150PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-18-150

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
TRADEWIND LLC
Address
6200 E BEECHCRAFT RD
City
WASILLA
State / Zip Code
AK 99654-9332
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# ANC22LA081