Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA 18-150 near Cantwell, AK — 2014-09-17

Final reportANC14CA084
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Date
2014-09-17
Location
Cantwell, AK, USA
Aircraft
PIPER PA 18-150
Registration
N1879P
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff from an off-airport site, which resulted in a collision with terrain.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported he was departing from a remote airstrip in a 3-4 knot left crosswind. After the airplane started its takeoff roll, it drifted left of the planned takeoff path and into low lying brush adjacent to the airstrip. The pilot continued the takeoff roll while correcting to the right with no results. The airplane became airborne, without enough airspeed to maintain flight. The airplane descended downhill and impacted brush and terrain. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents3

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