Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-22-160 near Talkeetna, AK — 2009-09-03

Final reportANC09CA095
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Date
2009-09-03
Location
Talkeetna, AK, USA
Aircraft
PIPER PA-22-160
Registration
N9985D
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing/takeoff area, resulting in a nose over during takeoff.

NTSB narrative

The private pilot was taking off from a sand and gravel-covered off-airport site, on a Title 14, CFR Part 91 personal flight. He reported that during the takeoff roll the airplane did not become airborne before reaching the end of the site, and the main wheels struck a pool of water at the departure end. The airplane subsequently nosed over resulting in substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. The pilot said there were no preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane, and noted in his report to the NTSB that it was a poor decision to land at the off-airport site.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents1

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