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August 24, 1990 · Piper PA-32 · N5206S
Kashvik Bay, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 24, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Kashvik Bay, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA-32
Tail Number
N5206S
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC90LA157
DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL, THE AIRPLANE STRUCK SEVERAL LARGE ROCKS CAUSING THE MAIN LANDING GEAR TO TEAR AWAY FROM THE FUSELAGE. AS A RESULT OF THE MAIN LANDING GEAR BEING RIPPED AWAY, THE AIRPLANE'S MAIN WING SPAR AND STABILATOR WERE DAMAGED. AFTER THE PILOT DEPARTED THE BEACH AREA, HE FLEW DIRECTLY BACK TO KING SALMON AIRPORT.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S IMPROPER PREFLIGHT PREPARATION AND PLANNING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS UNSUITABLE TERRAIN.
Full Narrative
DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL, THE AIRPLANE STRUCK SEVERAL LARGE ROCKS CAUSING THE MAIN LANDING GEAR TO TEAR AWAY FROM THE FUSELAGE. AS A RESULT OF THE MAIN LANDING GEAR BEING RIPPED AWAY, THE AIRPLANE'S MAIN WING SPAR AND STABILATOR WERE DAMAGED. AFTER THE PILOT DEPARTED THE BEACH AREA, HE FLEW DIRECTLY BACK TO KING SALMON AIRPORT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:11 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-32
Tail NumberN5206S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO 540-K1GS · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 50 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 6 kt
Visibility60 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 46
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO