Pilot Debrief

Piper PA18 near Palmer, AK — 2018-09-01

Final reportGAA18CA525
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Date
2018-09-01
Location
Palmer, AK, USA
Aircraft
Piper PA18
Registration
N5373Y
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, during takeoff from an unimproved, gravel airstrip, the tailwheel-equipped airplane veered right and then struck an airplane parked on the right side of the airstrip. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings, the fuselage, and the elevator. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents1

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