Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-18 near Beluga, AK — 2023-07-01

Final reportANC23LA049
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Date
2023-07-01
Location
Beluga, AK, USA
Aircraft
PIPER PA-18
Registration
N15XX
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff site, resulting in a collision with brush-covered terrain.

NTSB narrative

The pilot landed on a remote unimproved landing strip that was surrounded by overgrown vegetation. When the pilot attempted to takeoff, the left wing struck a stand of bushes, which pivoted the airplane to the left, and he was unable to maintain control of the airplane and subsequently impacted more bushes. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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