Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-18-160 near Palmer, AK — 2009-11-03

Final reportANC10LA007
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Date
2009-11-03
Location
Palmer, AK, USA
Aircraft
PIPER PA-18-160
Registration
N1042A
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff.

NTSB narrative

The solo commercial pilot was taking off from a gravel bar on a personal local flight when the accident occurred. The pilot said that he was taking off from a gravel bar when the left main landing gear tire struck a rock before collapsing. The left wing then struck the ground, resulting in structural damage to the wing. According to the pilot there were no mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident. The airplane was not examined by the NTSB.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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