No fatalities
28 May 2020: Piper PA18 150 — Sterling, AK
On 28 May 2020, a Piper PA18 150 was involved in an aviation accident near Sterling, 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 runway excursion and collision with trees. 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 runway excursion and collision with trees.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotDirectional control — Not attained/maintained