Summary
On September 14, 2025, a Piper PA-18-150 (N3797Z) was involved in an incident near St Mary's, AK. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC25LA120. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3797Z.
Accident Details
Date
Sunday, September 14, 2025
NTSB Number
ANC25LA120
Location
St Mary's, AK
Event ID
20251016201876
Coordinates
62.326934, -163.191650
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 improper decision to takeoff with a tailwind, from a short off-airport strip, which degraded the climb performance of the airplane and led to impact with trees at the end of the strip.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
MERRINER SCOTT L
Address
10200 HONEY BEAR LN
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99516-6927
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# ANC25LA120