Aviation accident ANC01FA012

1 fatal · Piper PA-18A · 2000-10-26 · AKHIOK, AK, USA

Event

NTSB number: ANC01FA012
Event ID: 20001226X45469
Type: Accident
Date: 2000-10-26
Location: AKHIOK, AK, USA
Coordinates: 57.790149, -152.399017

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 1
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 1

Aircraft

Make: Piper
Model: PA-18A
Registration: N8162C
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and inadequate evaluation of weather conditions. Factors in the accident were a tailwind, and a short runway/landing area.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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