Aviation accident ANC08FA072

1 fatal · PIPER PA-18 · 2008-06-07 · Quinhagak, AK, USA

Event

NTSB number: ANC08FA072
Event ID: 20080611X00838
Type: Accident
Date: 2008-06-07
Location: Quinhagak, AK, USA
Coordinates: 59.468055, -161.784729

Injuries

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

Aircraft

Make: PIPER
Model: PA-18
Registration: N897SP
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at a low altitude in high winds, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and uncontrolled descent to the ground. Contributing to the accident were the high winds.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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