No fatalities
16 Sep 2023: PIPER PA-18-150 — McGrath, AK
On 16 Sep 2023, a PIPER PA-18-150 was involved in an aviation accident near McGrath, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during after encountering a wind gust during landing that resulted in an 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 failure to maintain directional control during after encountering a wind gust during landing that resulted in an impact with terrain.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotDirectional control — Not attained/maintainedEffect on equipment