Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA 16 near Glennallen, AK — 2013-06-05

Final reportANC13CA109
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Date
2013-06-05
Location
Glennallen, AK, USA
Aircraft
PIPER PA 16
Registration
N5965H
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's loss of control during the initial climb after takeoff, resulting in a collision with trees.

NTSB narrative

The pilot was departing in a tailwheel-equipped airplane from a remote, rough, uneven gravel bar. The pilot reported that during the takeoff run, the airplane did not accelerate as he had anticipated. He said that as the airplane became airborne, it collided with a stand of trees at the end of the site, sustaining substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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