No fatalities
28 Jun 2025: PIPER PA-18-135 — Chenega, AK
On 28 Jun 2025, a PIPER PA-18-135 was involved in an aviation accident near Chenega, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting and variable wind conditions. 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 landing in gusting and variable wind conditions.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Effect on operationDirectional control — Not attained/maintainedPilot