N3995ZPIPER PA-18-1502023-08-15 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18-150S/N: 18-7944

Summary

On August 15, 2023, a Piper PA-18-150 (N3995Z) was involved in an incident near Tyonek, 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 encounter with windshear during the initial climb, which resulted in a loss of control.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC23LA066. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3995Z.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
NTSB Number
ANC23LA066
Location
Tyonek, AK
Event ID
20230829192958
Coordinates
61.405506, -151.710580
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 encounter with windshear during the initial climb, which resulted in a loss of control.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-7944
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1963
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
RAY RICHARD L
Address
PO BOX 672609
City
CHUGIAK
State / Zip Code
AK 99567-2609
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# ANC23LA066