Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA18 - 150 near Talkeetna, AK — 2015-03-08

Final reportANC15CA014
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Date
2015-03-08
Location
Talkeetna, AK, USA
Airport
21AK
Aircraft
PIPER PA18 - 150
Registration
N5348T
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff from an icy surface in gusty wind conditions.

NTSB narrative

The pilot was taking off in his tundra tire equipped airplane on a private, ice-covered, gravel runway. He stated that during the takeoff roll ruts in the ground caused him to lose control of the airplane. The airplane struck a snow berm and sustained substantial damage to the right wing and fuselage. The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents1

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