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August 5, 1996 · Aviat A-1 · N54JK
King Salmon, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 5, 1996
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
King Salmon, AK
Aircraft
Aviat A-1
Tail Number
N54JK
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC96LA119
The pilot said he was attempting to take off from a remote, off-airport landing site in gusty wind conditions. He said a gust of wind 'stuffed' the airplane onto to the ground shortly after lift-off. He landed hard, and aborted the takeoff. The airplane subsequently ground looped and damaged the right wing and right main landing gear.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, inadequate compensation for the existing wind conditions, and failure to maintain directional control. A factor associated with the accident was the gusty wind.
Full Narrative
On August 5, 1996, about 1200 Alaska daylight time, a wheel equipped Aviat Husky A-1 airplane, N54JK, sustained substantial damage during an attempted takeoff from an off airport site located approximately 23 miles southeast of King Salmon, Alaska. The commercial certificated pilot was not injured. The 14 CFR Part 91 flight operated in visual meteorological conditions. During a telephone conversation with the NTSB investigator-in-charge on August 8, the pilot said he was attempting to takeoff from tundra in gusty wind conditions. Soon after liftoff, he said a wind gust estimated at 20 knots "stuffed" the airplane hard onto the ground. He aborted the takeoff, and the airplane subsequently ground looped to the right, damaging a right wing rib and the right main landing gear.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAviat A-1
Tail NumberN54JK
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A1P · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 25 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 5 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO