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September 11, 2023 · Piper/Gerbi Charles R PA 18-150 · N4900C
Juneau, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 11, 2023
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Juneau, AK
Aircraft
Piper/Gerbi Charles R PA 18-150 (2013)
Tail Number
N4900C
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC23LA081
The student pilot stated he departed from his remote cabin and recalled experiencing significant downdrafts while maneuvering in an area of hilly terrain. The next thing he remembered is trying to turn off the key after the accident, and then waking up in a hospital. The fuselage and both wings sustained substantial damage. During a postaccident interview with a Federal Aviation Administration inspector, the pilot stated there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot did not submit the National Transportation Safety Board Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report Form 6120.1.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot’s failure to maintain altitude after the airplane encountered a downdraft while maneuvering over an area of hilly terrain.
Full Narrative
The student pilot stated he departed from his remote cabin and recalled experiencing significant downdrafts while maneuvering in an area of hilly terrain. The next thing he remembered is trying to turn off the key after the accident, and then waking up in a hospital. The fuselage and both wings sustained substantial damage. During a postaccident interview with a Federal Aviation Administration inspector, the pilot stated there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot did not submit the National Transportation Safety Board Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report Form 6120.1.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper/Gerbi Charles R PA 18-150
Tail NumberN4900C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A2B · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 67 · Basc · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 54 F
Altimeter29.69 inHg
Observation Time16:56
Weather SourceWFAC