Pilot Debrief

GIPPSLAND GA-8 near Tuntutuliak, AK — 2024-06-26

Final reportANC24LA055
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Date
2024-06-26
Location
Tuntutuliak, AK, USA
Airport
A61
Aircraft
GIPPSLAND GA-8
Registration
N13AV
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff after an encounter with a gusting wind, which resulted in a wing strike.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that during takeoff roll in gusting wind conditions she applied full power and the airplane veered slightly left. Then a gust of wind brought the nose up and the right wing contacted the ground, resulting in sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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