Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-18-150 near Tyonek, AK — 2023-08-15

Final reportANC23LA066
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Date
2023-08-15
Location
Tyonek, AK, USA
Aircraft
PIPER PA-18-150
Registration
N3995Z
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s encounter with windshear during the initial climb, which resulted in a loss of control.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, during climb-out from a remote airstrip, he encountered an abrupt wind shift and windshear. According to the pilot, the airplane was unable to gain altitude and was eventually “forced” into the ground, causing substantial damage to the left wing, left horizontal stabilizer, and fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no pre-accident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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