Accident · 2009-11-03
What the record says
- Event date
- 2009-11-03
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- PIPER PA-18-160 (N1042A)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- Casey Long Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Casey Long
Probable cause
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff.
Source: NTSB case ANC10LA007Flight 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 | Commercial / Private | Airplane | 43 | Class 2 (2009-10-23) | 100 total |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.