No fatalities
1 Jul 2023: PIPER PA-18 — DALKS LEASING INC — Beluga, AK
On 1 Jul 2023, a PIPER PA-18 operated by DALKS LEASING INC was involved in an aviation accident near Beluga, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff site, resulting in a collision with brush-covered terrain. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 13 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff site, resulting in a collision with brush-covered terrain.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotEffect on equipment