N808PTPIPER PA-22-1502024-09-21 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-22-150S/N: 22-4644

Summary

On September 21, 2024, a Piper PA-22-150 (N808PT) was involved in an incident near Bettles, 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 failure to adequately compensate for shifting wind conditions, resulting in a hard landing.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC24LA095. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N808PT.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, September 21, 2024
NTSB Number
ANC24LA095
Location
Bettles, AK
Event ID
20240923195168
Coordinates
66.809574, -151.519850
Nearest Airport
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 failure to adequately compensate for shifting wind conditions, resulting in a hard landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
22-4644
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1956
Model / ICAO
PA-22-150PA22
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-22-150

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
DANCING BEAR ALASKA LLC
Address
PO BOX 1279
City
TALKEETNA
State / Zip Code
AK 99676-1279
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# ANC24LA095