Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-18-105 SPECIAL near Big Lake, AK — 2024-04-15

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Date
2024-04-15
Location
Big Lake, AK, USA
Aircraft
PIPER PA-18-105 SPECIAL
Registration
N303T
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle during takeoff.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he was departing from a gravel bar and immediately after becoming airborne he initiated a left turn to follow the curve of the terrain. The wing tip impacted a stump that was about six feet tall which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing and aileron. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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