N4900C

Substantial
Serious

PIPER/GERBI CHARLES R PA 18-150S/N: AI-18062

Accident Details

Date
Monday, September 11, 2023
NTSB Number
ANC23LA081
Location
Juneau, AK
Event ID
20230919193100
Coordinates
58.596670, -135.515600
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The student pilot’s failure to maintain altitude after the airplane encountered a downdraft while maneuvering over an area of hilly terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER/GERBI CHARLES R
Serial Number
AI-18062
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2013
Model / ICAO
PA 18-150M600
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA 18-150

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
RIDER BRADLEY H
Address
6150 N DOUGLAS HWY
City
JUNEAU
State / Zip Code
AK 99801-9473
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# ANC23LA081