Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-12 near Talkeetna, AK — 2011-09-26

Final reportANC11CA113
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Date
2011-09-26
Location
Talkeetna, AK, USA
Aircraft
PIPER PA-12
Registration
N2945M
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s decision to take off from an off-airport site in variable wind.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, during the takeoff roll from an off-airport site, the wind shifted to a tailwind. He attempted to abort the takeoff but was unable to before the airplane reached the end of the runway. The airplane contacted the ground and nosed over, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing strut. The pilot noted that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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