Final None Sep 4, 2024

N424RD accident at Denali, AK

Piper PA-18A 150 — Windshear or thunderstorm at PVT (Denali, AK)

DateSep 4, 2024
Tail numberN424RD
AircraftPiper PA-18A 150 · Piper Vagabond · PA17
LocationPVT — Denali, AK
Phase of flightTakeoff
OperationPart 91 Personal
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseANC24LA090

Probable cause

Failure to maintain clearance from terrain due to the airplane’s encounter with windshear during takeoff.

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