No fatalities
22 Sep 2023: PIPER PA-12 — Eatonville, WA
On 22 Sep 2023, a PIPER PA-12 was involved in an aviation accident near Eatonville, WA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion. 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 the takeoff roll, in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Effect on equipmentPilotDirectional control — Not attained/maintained