MINR · Piper PA-18 · 2003-09-17 · Sparrevohn, AK, USA
Event
NTSB number
ANC03LA118
Event ID
20030919X01562
Type
Accident
Date
2003-09-17
Location
Sparrevohn, AK, USA
Coordinates
61.809513, -161.440368
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-18
Registration
N18PX
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 takeoff/initial climb. Factors contributing to the accident were mountainous/hilly terrain, the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the wind conditions, and an unfavorable wind.