Accident · 2008-08-05
What the record says
- Event date
- 2008-08-05
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- PIPER PA-18 (N7055)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- STATE OF ALASKA Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- State of Alaska
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.
Source: NTSB case ANC08TA099Flight 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 | Airplane | 40 | Class 2 (2007-11-01) | 523 total · 153 in this make/model · 481 as PIC · 29 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.