Accident · 2008-08-14
What the record says
- Event date
- 2008-08-14
- Event type
- Accident
- Aircraft
- PIPER PA-18-150 (N3573Z)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- GRAVES MICHAEL T Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- GRAVES MICHAEL T
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tarp used as a marker at the departure end of the takeoff area.
Source: NTSB case ANC08CA108Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot | Private | None | 50 | Class 3 (2007-09-14) | 557 total · 545 in this make/model |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.