Pilot Debrief

Piper PA 18 near McGrath, AK — 2020-05-16

Final reportANC20CA047
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Date
2020-05-16
Location
McGrath, AK, USA
Aircraft
Piper PA 18
Registration
N5478H
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees and impacted with the ground.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that during the departure roll, and as the airplane began to lift off, a gust of wind pushed the airplane to the left. The left wing contacted a tree and the airplane veered to the left and impacted a dirt embankment. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operations.

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