NONE · Piper PA-18-150 · 1996-05-14 · BIG LAKE, AK, USA
Event
NTSB number
ANC96LA071
Event ID
20001208X05688
Type
Accident
Date
1996-05-14
Location
BIG LAKE, AK, USA
Coordinates
61.45935, -150.089401
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-18-150
Registration
N5760D
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in his failure (or inability) to maintain clearance from trees after encountering gusty crosswind conditions. The wind condition and close proximity of trees were related factors.