Accident · 2023-08-09
What the record says
- Event date
- 2023-08-09
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Fatal injury
- Aircraft
- PIPER PA-18-150 (N4481Z)
- Operating rule
- Part 135
- Operator
- Willow Creek Aviation Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Willow Creek Aviation, LLC
Probable cause
An impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane was not recovered due to the inaccessible nature of the accident site.
Source: NTSB case ANC23FA061Flight 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 | 45 | Class 2 (2022-11-16) | 10,000 total |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.