Accident · 2024-11-02
What the record says
- Event date
- 2024-11-02
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Serious injury
- Aircraft
- CUB CRAFTERS INC CC18-180 (N55PK)
- Operating rule
- PUBU
- Operator
- National Park Service Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- National Park Service
Probable cause
The incorrect installation of the rear flight control stick, resulting in the pilot’s inability to control the pitch attitude, coupled with the pilot’s inadequate control system check before departure, all which resulted in an aerodynamic stall during takeoff.
Source: NTSB case ANC25LA008Flight 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 / Flight engineer | Airplane | 43 | Class 2 (2023-11-16) | 2,014 total · 1,856 as PIC · 18 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.