Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA 18A 150 near Soldotna, AK — 2015-06-14

Final reportANC15CA040
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Date
2015-06-14
Location
Soldotna, AK, USA
Airport
SXQ
Aircraft
PIPER PA 18A 150
Registration
N2892Z
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff in gusty crosswind conditions.

NTSB narrative

The pilot was departing from a gravel runway with a left gusting crosswind. Just after lifting off the ground, the pilot stated that the airplane rapidly turned 90 degrees to the right. The left main landing gear tire contacted the runway, and the airplane ground looped then nosed over, sustaining substantial damage to both wings and the empennage. The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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