Final None Apr 9, 2025

N57617 accident at Bethel, AK

Piper PA-18-150 — Loss of control on ground at Bethel, AK

DateApr 9, 2025
Tail numberN57617
AircraftPiper PA-18-150 · Piper PA-18 Super Cub · PA18
LocationBethel, AK
Phase of flightTakeoff
OperationPart 91 Other work use
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseANC25LA033

Probable cause

The pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff when the airplane was not attaining sufficient airspeed for takeoff and subsequently departed the end of the lake and collided with terrain.

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