No fatalities
27 Jul 2020: Piper PA 18 125 — Fairbanks, AK
On 27 Jul 2020, a Piper PA 18 125 was involved in an aviation accident near Fairbanks, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's improper decision to depart from an off-airport surface that had standing water, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain. 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 improper decision to depart from an off-airport surface that had standing water, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotAbility to respond/compensate