N5025HPIPER PA-112025-09-10 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

PIPER PA-11S/N: 11-905

Summary

On September 10, 2025, a Piper PA-11 (N5025H) was involved in an accident near Gulkana, AK. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ANC25LA103. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5025H.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
NTSB Number
ANC25LA103
Location
Lake Louise, AK
Event ID
20250911200982
Coordinates
62.705000, -147.221660
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s encounter with gusting crosswind conditions during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent impact with terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
11-905
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1949
Model / ICAO
PA-11PA11
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-11

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WATSON JEFFREY D
Address
1131 WINNERS CIR
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99518-2949
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# ANC25LA103