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July 12, 2025 · Piper PA-18-150 · N82109
Dillingham, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 12, 2025
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Dillingham, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA-18-150 (1978)
Tail Number
N82109
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC25LA072
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that as she applied throttle for takeoff the nose veered to the right, she corrected with left rudder pedal. However, the airplane continued to veer to the right, the pilot added more throttle which worsened the right turn. Subsequently the pilot closed the throttle and applied left brake, the airplane turned to the left, ground looped and exited the runway. The airplane came to rest in a ditch adjacent to the runway, the two occupants were able to egress from the airplane without further incident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and tail section. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain direction control during takeoff roll which resulted in a ground loop, and subsequent runway excursion.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that as she applied throttle for takeoff the nose veered to the right, she corrected with left rudder pedal. However, the airplane continued to veer to the right, the pilot added more throttle which worsened the right turn. Subsequently the pilot closed the throttle and applied left brake, the airplane turned to the left, ground looped and exited the runway. The airplane came to rest in a ditch adjacent to the runway, the two occupants were able to egress from the airplane without further incident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and tail section. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 AKDT
Nearest AirportShannons Pond (0nm)
RunwayNE/S
Runway Length1400 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-18-150
Tail NumberN82109
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A2B · Reciprocating · 160
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 36 · Third Class · None
Crew 2None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 6 kt
Visibility4.6 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 7000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 48
Altimeter29.67 inHg
Observation Time16:56
Weather SourceWFAC