No fatalities
22 Aug 2020: Piper PA22 150 — Lake Louise, AK
On 22 Aug 2020, a Piper PA22 150 was involved in an aviation accident near Lake Louise, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s decision to takeoff in shifting winds from a remote unimproved gravel bar, which resulted in a failure to attain an airspeed suitable for flight and a loss of control. 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 decision to takeoff in shifting winds from a remote unimproved gravel bar, which resulted in a failure to attain an airspeed suitable for flight and a loss of control.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Causes
Airspeed — Not attained/maintainedPilot
Other contributing factors
Effect on operation