Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA 22-160 near Palmer, AK — 2016-04-06

Final reportGAA16CA185
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Date
2016-04-06
Location
Palmer, AK, USA
Aircraft
PIPER PA 22-160
Registration
N8842D
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, resulting in a runway over-run and collision with trees.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during the takeoff roll on an off airport airstrip the airplane hit a soft spot, and he elected to abort the takeoff. He further reported that he was unable to stop prior to impacting a group of alder trees at the end of the airstrip. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the empennage. According to the pilot there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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