Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-22-160 near Port Alsworth, AK — 2010-06-01

Final reportANC10CA047
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Date
2010-06-01
Location
Port Alsworth, AK, USA
Aircraft
PIPER PA-22-160
Registration
N9217D
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff and inability to abort the takeoff, resulting in an overrun into the water.

NTSB narrative

The pilot was departing from a gravel bar when the accident occurred. He stated that prior to the takeoff he examined the gravel bar for the firmest ground for the takeoff roll. After the tail came up during the takeoff roll, the pilot realized that he was not aligned along his intended takeoff path. The pilot was not able to abort the takeoff roll and rolled from the gravel bar to the water. The airplane came to rest in the water inverted, resulting in substantial damage to both wings and the empennage. The pilot verified that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane prior to the accident.

NTSB coding

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