No fatalities
16 May 2020: Piper PA 18 — McGrath, AK
On 16 May 2020, a Piper PA 18 was involved in an aviation accident near McGrath, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees and impacted with the ground. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees and impacted with the ground.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotDirectional control — Not attained/maintained