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September 23, 1990 · Piper PA-18-150 · N7580Y
Coal Creek, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 23, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Coal Creek, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA-18-150
Tail Number
N7580Y
Operator
Meekins Air Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC90LA183
THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO TAKEOFF FROM A SHORT MOUNTAINOUS STRIP WITH WET SNOW ON THE AIRPLANE. THE AIRPLANE FAILED TO GET AIRBORNE AND RAN OFF THE END OF THE STRIP.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ADEQUATELY REMOVE SNOW FROM THE AIRPLANE AND HIS DELAY IN ABORTING THE TAKEOFF.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO TAKEOFF FROM A SHORT MOUNTAINOUS STRIP WITH WET SNOW ON THE AIRPLANE. THE AIRPLANE FAILED TO GET AIRBORNE AND RAN OFF THE END OF THE STRIP.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-18-150
Tail NumberN7580Y
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMeekins Air Service
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A2B · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 33 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility3 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point34 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO