N15XXPIPER PA-182023-07-01 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18S/N: 18-811

Summary

On July 01, 2023, a Piper PA-18 (N15XX) was involved in an incident near Beluga, 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 an unsuitable takeoff site, resulting in a collision with brush-covered terrain.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC23LA049. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N15XX.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, July 1, 2023
NTSB Number
ANC23LA049
Location
Beluga, AK
Event ID
20230717192638
Coordinates
60.971564, -151.803980
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 an unsuitable takeoff site, resulting in a collision with brush-covered terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-811
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1951
Model / ICAO
PA-18PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-18

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
DALKS LEASING INC
Address
1209 N ORANGE ST
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
DE 19801-1120
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# ANC23LA049