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
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
Registered Owner (Current)
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