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September 12, 1995 · Piper PA-18-150 · N7562K
Kivalina, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 12, 1995
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Kivalina, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA-18-150
Tail Number
N7562K
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC95LA168
The pilot reported that he was attempting to takeoff from a gravel bar in a Tundra Tire equipped airplane. He said the airplane hit a gravel berm during the takeoff roll, which bounced the airplane into the air and caused him to strike his head inside the airplane structure and lose consciousness. The airplane then went out of control and crashed.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. A factor relating to the accident was: the rough/uneven terrain.
Full Narrative
On September 12, 1995, about 1400 Alaska daylight time, a Tundra Tire equipped Piper PA-18-150 airplane, N7562K, sustained substantial damage during an attempted takeoff from a gravel bar located approximately 25 miles northeast of Kivalina, Alaska. The solo private pilot received minor injuries. The hunt/guide business flight operated in visual meteorological conditions without a flight plan. The intended destination was Kotzebue, Alaska. The pilot reported that during the takeoff roll the airplane struck a gravel berm. The impact with the berm was violent enough to bounce the airplane into the air, and caused the pilot to strike his head inside the airplane structure and become semi- conscious. The pilot said he then lost control of the airplane, the airplane stalled and crashed.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-18-150
Tail NumberN7562K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A2B · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 53 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 3 kt
Visibility90 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO