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September 26, 1986 · Star Duster SA-100 · N578A
Anchorage, AK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 26, 1986
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Anchorage, AK
Aircraft
Star Duster SA-100
Tail Number
N578A
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ANC86LAG06
SHORTLY AFTER DEPARTURE OF A BOEING 747 JET, THIS AIRCRAFT WAS CLEARED FOR TAKEOFF. AT AN ALTITUDE OF 200 FEET THE PILOT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF AIRCRAFT CAUSING THE AIRCRAFT TO CRASH NEXT TO THE RUNWAY. JUST PRIOR TO TAKEOFF THE PILOT WAS ISSUED WAKE TURBULENCE ADVISORY.
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SHORTLY AFTER DEPARTURE OF A BOEING 747 JET, THIS AIRCRAFT WAS CLEARED FOR TAKEOFF. AT AN ALTITUDE OF 200 FEET THE PILOT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF AIRCRAFT CAUSING THE AIRCRAFT TO CRASH NEXT TO THE RUNWAY. JUST PRIOR TO TAKEOFF THE PILOT WAS ISSUED WAKE TURBULENCE ADVISORY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:02 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftStar Duster SA-100
Tail NumberN578A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-290-G · Reciprocating · 125
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 41 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10°
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point34 C / 16 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time20:55
Weather SourceWFAC