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November 24, 1994 · Piper PA-18-150 · N112KF

Glenburn, ME

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 24, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Glenburn, ME
Aircraft
Piper PA-18-150
Tail Number
N112KF
Operator
George Higgins
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC95LA037

DURING PRELIGHT, THE PILOT NOTICED ICE ON THE RIGHT WING. HE SAID THE LEADING EDGE AND FORWARD 18 INCHES OF THE WING WERE CLEAR OF ICE. HE DID NOT REMOVE THE ICE AND INITIATED A TAKEOFF. THE RIGHT WING WOULD NOT COME UP WITH FULL LEFT AILERON AND THE AIRPLANE DRIFTED RIGHT OF THE RUNWAY. THE PILOT DID NOT ABORT THE TAKEOFF UNTIL AFTER THE AIRPLANE HAD DRIFTED RIGHT OF THE RUNWAY AND THE THE RIGHT WING STRUCK A POLE. WHEN THE POWER WAS RETARDED THE AIRPLANE SETTLED INTO BIRCH TREES AND A RASPBERRY BOG.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's (1) improper decision to initiate a takeoff with ice on the wing.

Full Narrative

On November 24, 1994, at 1130 eastern standard time, a Piper PA-18-150, N112KF, piloted by Mr. George Higgins, of Presque Isle, Maine, struck trees while taking off from a private airstrip at Lucky's Landing, Glenburn, Maine. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane received substantial damage. No flight plan had been filed for the flight which operated under 14 CFR Part 91. The pilot was departing from a small grass airport that is next to the Lucky's Landing seaplane base, Glenburn. In the NTSB Accident Report, the pilot stated: On pre flight ice was noted on right wing, but none closer than 18 inches from leading edge. Made soft field takeoff - right wing did not come up with full left aileron - there fore plane turned to right side of runway - right wing tip struck a bird house on a 6 foot pole - throttle closed - plane was drawn into raspberry bushes and both wings impacted small white birch trees.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 EST
Nearest AirportLucky Landing (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length1500 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-18-150
Tail NumberN112KF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGeorge Higgins
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 66 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 25 kt, gusting 30 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point32 C / 0 C
Altimeter0

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