Accident · 2009-11-14
What the record says
- Event date
- 2009-11-14
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- PIPER PA-18-150 (N3797Z)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- John C. Buller Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- John C. Buller
Probable cause
The pilot's decision to land and attempt to takeoff from an unsuitable off-airport site.
Source: NTSB case ANC10CA008Flight 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 | 37 | Class 3 (2008-06-02) | 272 total · 144 in this make/model · 238 as PIC · 10 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.