Pilot Debrief

Piper PA18 near Chitina, AK — 2020-09-12

Final reportANC20CA096
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Date
2020-09-12
Location
Chitina, AK, USA
Aircraft
Piper PA18
Registration
N416RK
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that during the takeoff downhill, from an unimproved airstrip, the airplane “rolled over a bump”, became airborne, and yawed slightly right. The pilot attempted to correct for the loss of directional control to no avail. Subsequently, the airplane drifted, exited the airstrip, and came to rest in the trees. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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