No fatalities
3 Sep 2022: PIPER PA-18-150 — Fairbanks, AK
On 3 Sep 2022, a PIPER PA-18-150 was involved in an aviation accident near Fairbanks, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain centerline in dusk light conditions which resulted in impact 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 centerline in dusk light conditions which resulted in impact with trees.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Effect on personnelIncorrect use/operationPilot