N4111ZPIPER PA-182023-08-22 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18S/N: 18-8153

Summary

On August 22, 2023, a Piper PA-18 (N4111Z) was involved in an incident near Skwentna, 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 taxi the airplane through tall grass without visual reference to the surface which obscured uneven terrain.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC23LA064. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4111Z.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
NTSB Number
ANC23LA064
Location
SKWENTNA, AK
Event ID
20230828192953
Coordinates
61.877966, -151.345870
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 taxi the airplane through tall grass without visual reference to the surface which obscured uneven terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-8153
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1964
Model / ICAO
PA-18PA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-18

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BREDIN THOMAS W
Address
6600 KINCAID RD
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99502-3947
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# ANC23LA064