Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-18-150 near Fairbanks, AK — 2022-09-03

Final reportANC22LA070
Sign in to save
Date
2022-09-03
Location
Fairbanks, AK, USA
Airport
PVT
Aircraft
PIPER PA-18-150
Registration
N119CC
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain centerline in dusk light conditions which resulted in impact with trees.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, during takeoff, in dusk light conditions he was not able to see the side tree line of the runway. The airplane traveled off center line of the runway, and subsequently impacted trees and nosed over, which resulted in substantial damage to both wings, wing lift struts, vertical stabilizer and rudder. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • Photos
  • 2 docket documents
View NTSB final reportView NTSB docket

Docket documents2

Related mishaps