N57617

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-18-150S/N: 18-7709125

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
NTSB Number
ANC25LA033
Location
Bethel, AK
Event ID
20250412200006
Coordinates
60.801350, -161.823000
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 delayed decision to abort the takeoff when the airplane was not attaining sufficient airspeed for takeoff and subsequently departed the end of the lake and collided with terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-7709125
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1977
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
ELIJAH AIR LLC
Address
PO BOX 2509
City
BETHEL
State / Zip Code
AK 99559-2509
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# ANC25LA033