PIPER PA 18-135 near Susitna, AK — 2014-09-13
- Date
- 2014-09-13
- Location
- Susitna, AK, USA
- Aircraft
- PIPER PA 18-135
- Registration
- N959E
- Category
- Airplane
- Highest injury
- None
- Fatalities
- 0
Probable cause
The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusting, variable wind conditions during initial climb after takeoff.
NTSB narrative
The pilot reported that he was departing from a wet and soft off-airport site, in a tailwheel-equipped airplane, during gusty wind conditions. He stated that shortly after takeoff, as the airplane neared the departure end of the site, the headwind abruptly decreased, and the airplane subsequently descended into an area of brush-covered terrain at the end of the site. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. The pilot reported there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB coding
Evidence available
- 1 docket document
Docket documents1
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