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September 9, 1995 · Maule M-7 · N61043

Aniak, AK

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 9, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Aniak, AK
Aircraft
Maule M-7
Tail Number
N61043
Operator
Aniak Air Guides
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC95LA161

The certificated commercial pilot and 2 passengers, who were hunting clients, departed a remote 650 foot long gravel area. The pilot began his takeoff roll in a southeast direction into a 10 knot wind. He indicated that the airplane became momentarily airborne in ground effect. At the end of the takeoff area, the ground sloped downhill, and the airplane began to descend. The pilot also indicated that the wind decreased to zero during the takeoff. The aircraft collided with trees beyond the takeoff area and then nosed over.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff.

Full Narrative

On September 8, 1995, about 1600 Alaska daylight time, a tundra tire equipped Maule M-7, N61043, collided with trees during takeoff from a remote area, about 32 miles southeast of Aniak, Alaska. The airplane was being operated as a visual flight rules (VFR) cross-country, on-demand passenger flight under Title 14 CFR Part 135 when the accident occurred. The airplane, operated by Aniak Air Guides, sustained substantial damage. The certificated commercial pilot, and 2 passengers were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. Company flight following procedures were in effect. The pilot reported that he was departing a 650 foot long gravel area with hunting clients. The pilot began his takeoff roll in a southeast direction into a 10 knot wind. The pilot indicated that the airplane became momentarily airborne in ground effect. At the end of the takeoff area, the ground sloped downhill and the airplane began to descend. The pilot also indicated that the wind decreased to zero during the takeoff. The aircraft collided with trees beyond the takeoff area and then nosed over.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftMaule M-7
Tail NumberN61043
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAniak Air Guides
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-W1ASO · Reciprocating · 235
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 34 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind125° @ 10 kt
Visibility90 sm
CeilingOvercast 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data