No fatalities

PIPER PA-18A 150 accident at Susitna, AK, 23 May 2025

Susitna, AK, United States

On May 23, 2025, a PIPER PA-18A 150 was involved in an aviation accident near Susitna, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s encounter with shifting winds during landing, which resulted in a loss of airspeed and altitude, and subsequent contact with water. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

Probable cause

The pilot’s encounter with shifting winds during landing, which resulted in a loss of airspeed and altitude, and subsequent contact with water.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotAirspeed — Not attained/maintainedAltitude — Not attained/maintainedEffect on operation