MINR · Piper PA-18 · 2003-09-17 · Ninilchick, AK, USA
Event
NTSB number
ANC03LA117
Event ID
20030918X01557
Type
Accident
Date
2003-09-17
Location
Ninilchick, AK, USA
Coordinates
59.983333, -151.095001
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-18
Registration
N6978B
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane which resulted in a collision with terrain during an approach to landing on a ridgeline. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the wind conditions, and an unfavorable wind along the ridgeline.