Accident · 2013-01-04
What the record says
- Event date
- 2013-01-04
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- PIPER PA-18-150 (N7780Y)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- KELLER, MATTHEW CHARLES Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- KELLER MATTHEW C
Probable cause
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for an off-airport landing, which resulted in a ground-loop.
Source: NTSB case ANC13CA019Flight 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 | Flight instructor / Commercial | Airplane | 33 | Class 2 (2012-01-24) | 6,000 total · 4,000 in this make/model · 5,900 as PIC · 50 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.