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December 22, 1989 · Piper PA-18 · N8569D
Pilot Point, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 22, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Pilot Point, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA-18
Tail Number
N8569D
Operator
Carlson Jens P
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC90LA029
THE NON-CERTIFICATED PILOT REPORTED HE ATTEMPTED TO TAKE OFF WITH LIGHT RIME ICE ON THE AIRPLANE'S RIGHT WING. HE INDICATED THAT WHILE TAKING OFF WITH A LIGHT CROSSWIND COMPONENT, THE AIRCRAFT HAD INSUFFICIENT AIRSPEED TO COMPENSATE FOR LOSS OF LIFT ON THE RIGHT WING. SHORTLY AFTER LIFT-OFF, THE RIGHT WING STALLED & HIT THE RUNWAY. FAA RECORDS SHOWED THAT THE PILOT'S STUDENT PILOT CERTIFICATE HAD EXPIRED IN 1981.
NTSB Probable Cause
FAILURE OF THE NON-CERTIFICATED PILOT TO REMOVE ICE/FROST FROM THE WING(S) PRIOR TO FLIGHT. HIS LACK OF TRAINING AND QUALIFICATION WERE PROBABLE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.
Full Narrative
THE NON-CERTIFICATED PILOT REPORTED HE ATTEMPTED TO TAKE OFF WITH LIGHT RIME ICE ON THE AIRPLANE'S RIGHT WING. HE INDICATED THAT WHILE TAKING OFF WITH A LIGHT CROSSWIND COMPONENT, THE AIRCRAFT HAD INSUFFICIENT AIRSPEED TO COMPENSATE FOR LOSS OF LIFT ON THE RIGHT WING. SHORTLY AFTER LIFT-OFF, THE RIGHT WING STALLED & HIT THE RUNWAY. FAA RECORDS SHOWED THAT THE PILOT'S STUDENT PILOT CERTIFICATE HAD EXPIRED IN 1981.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:30 AKST
Nearest AirportPilot Point (0nm N)
Runway7
Runway Length3500 ft
Runway Width90 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-18
Tail NumberN8569D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCarlson Jens P
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 29 · Unknown
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind45° @ 10 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point28 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO