Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-18-150 near Arctic Village, AK — 2024-08-16

Final reportANC24LA080
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Date
2024-08-16
Location
Arctic Village, AK, USA
Aircraft
PIPER PA-18-150
Registration
N82065
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff in gusting wind conditions.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, shortly after takeoff, the airplane encountered a strong gust of wind that lifted the left wing and pushed the airplane to the right of the remote, off airport site. The right wingtip struck the ground, and the airplane ground looped which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing and horizontal stabilizer. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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