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May 23, 1994 · Piper PA-18-150 · N99PJ

Pilot Point, AK

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 23, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Pilot Point, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA-18-150
Tail Number
N99PJ
Operator
Gary Larose
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC94LA060

THE PILOT REPORTED THAT DURING THE TAKEOFF RUN, A SMALL BUMP IN THE RUNWAY, AND A LEFT CROSS WIND, BROUGHT THE LEFT WING UP AND THE AIRCRAFT BECAME UNCONTROLLABLE DESPITE AILERON AND RUDDER INPUT.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING TAKEOFF.

Full Narrative

On May 23, 1994, at approximately 1200 Alaska daylight time, a tundra tire equipped Piper PA-18-150, N99PJ, collided with terrain during a takeoff attempt at Upper Olds Creek strip, near Pilot Point, Alaska. The private pilot, a certified Alaska big- game guide, was the sole occupant and was not injured. No flight plan was filed for the local flight for business purposes. Visual meteorological conditions existed for the flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. The airplane sustained substantial damage. The pilot told the NTSB that he had landed at the strip to check on four client hunters. During a solo takeoff, a cross wind "picked up the planes wing" and the plane pivoted about its left wing. The event resulted in the separation of the plane's left main wheel mount, and substantial damage to the plane's left wing and rudder. In a statement (attached) the pilot said that during the takeoff run, a small bump in the runway and a left cross wind brought the airplane's left wing up and the aircraft became uncontrollable despite aileron and rudder input in the opposite direction.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 AKDT
Nearest AirportUpper Olds Creek Strip (0nm)
Runway27
Runway Length600 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-18-150
Tail NumberN99PJ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGary Larose
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-150 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 35 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 8 kt, gusting 12 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 1000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 45 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time12:00
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data