Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-18-150 near Ekwok, AK — 2012-09-05

Final reportANC12CA101
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Date
2012-09-05
Location
Ekwok, AK, USA
Aircraft
PIPER PA-18-150
Registration
N4127Z
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's diverted attention during the initial climb, which resulted in a collision with trees.

NTSB narrative

The pilot was taking off near a river bank in a float-equipped airplane. During the initial climb, the pilot was distracted by the water rudders and looked inside the airplane. During that moment of inattention, the airplane turned toward the river bank and impacted trees. There were no reported preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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