Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-18-150 near Kaktovik, AK — 2009-08-14

Final reportANC09CA082
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Date
2009-08-14
Location
Kaktovik, AK, USA
Aircraft
PIPER PA-18-150
Registration
N83278
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with terrain.

NTSB narrative

The airline transport pilot was on a Title 14, CFR Part 91, personal cross-country flight when the accident occurred. The pilot said during takeoff from an off-airport site, the airplane hit a bump and became airborne prematurely. When the airplane settled to the ground, she said the right main landing gear wheel landed in a depression, and the right main landing gear collapsed. The pilot said the right wing struck the ground, and the airplane veered to the right. The left main landing gear which collapsed, side-loading allowing the left wing to hit the ground. She said there were no known mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident. She said the airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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