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November 7, 1990 · Piper PA-18-150 · N9786P
Thorne Bay, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 7, 1990
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Thorne Bay, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA-18-150
Tail Number
N9786P
Operator
Neil J Trautman
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC91LA011
THE PILOT ABORTED TAKEOFF FROM A BEACH. THE AIRPLANE STRUCK A TREE STUMP AND NOSED OVER. THE AIRPLANE WAS REPORTEDLY HEAVILY LOADED AT THE TIME. GUSTY AND VARIABLE CROSSWINDS OF ABOUT 30 TO 40 KNOTS WERE REPORTED.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S DELAY IN ABORTING THE TAKEOFF.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT ABORTED TAKEOFF FROM A BEACH. THE AIRPLANE STRUCK A TREE STUMP AND NOSED OVER. THE AIRPLANE WAS REPORTEDLY HEAVILY LOADED AT THE TIME. GUSTY AND VARIABLE CROSSWINDS OF ABOUT 30 TO 40 KNOTS WERE REPORTED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time05:00 AKST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-18-150
Tail NumberN9786P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorNeil J Trautman
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 46 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 8 kt, gusting 12 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 1500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point34 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO