N303TPIPER PA-18-105 SPECIAL2024-04-15 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18-105 SPECIALS/N: 18-2417

Summary

On April 15, 2024, a Piper PA-18-105 SPECIAL (N303T) was involved in an incident near Big Lake, 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 failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle during takeoff.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC24LA101. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N303T.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, April 15, 2024
NTSB Number
ANC24LA101
Location
Big Lake , AK
Event ID
20240924195182
Coordinates
61.450000, -150.500000
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 failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle during takeoff.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-2417
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1953
Model / ICAO
PA-18-105 SPECIALPA18
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-18-105 SPECIAL

Registered Owner (Current)

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# ANC24LA101