Pilot Debrief

JORDAN HARRY JAMES SPORTSMAN 2+2 near Fairbanks, AK — 2024-05-31

Final reportANC24LA044
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Date
2024-05-31
Location
Fairbanks, AK, USA
Aircraft
JORDAN HARRY JAMES SPORTSMAN 2+2
Registration
N1314K
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

The pilot stated he performed a precautionary landing to an off-airport site and after an extended engine run up, he elected to depart. Before departing, he said he walked about 20 ft to check the surface conditions of the takeoff site. During the takeoff roll the right main landing gear struck a hole and rock, the airplane pitched left, nosed over and came to rest inverted. The pilot reported there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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