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Sep 14, 2025
N3797Z accident at St Mary's, AK
Piper PA-18-150 — Collision during takeoff/land at St Mary's, AK
DateSep 14, 2025
Tail numberN3797Z
AircraftPiper PA-18-150 · Piper PA-18 Super Cub · PA18
LocationSt Mary's, AK
Phase of flightTakeoff
OperationPart 91 Personal
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseANC25LA120
Probable cause
The pilot’s improper decision to takeoff with a tailwind, from a short off-airport strip, which degraded the climb performance of the airplane and led to impact with trees at the end of the strip.
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