Accident · 2014-06-18
What the record says
- Event date
- 2014-06-18
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- PIPER PA 18-135 (N27293)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- operator not named in the NTSB record
Probable cause
The pilot's loss of control when encountering a downdraft during the initial climb after takeoff, resulting in a collision with brush and terrain.
Source: NTSB case ANC14CA043Flight 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 pilot flying | Commercial | Airplane | 65 | Class 2 (2012-10-18) | 8,000 total · 2,000 in this make/model · 20 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.