Accident · 2015-04-19
What the record says
- Event date
- 2015-04-19
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Serious injury
- Aircraft
- PIPER PA 18A 150 (N2894Z)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- Schuh, Rodney J. Matched by aircraft (N-number)
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while taking off with a gusting crosswind.
Source: NTSB case ANC15CA022Flight 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 | Private | None | 49 | Class 3 (2013-10-01) | 2,591 total · 97 in this make/model · 2,528 as PIC · 75 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.