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October 18, 1986 · Piper PA-18-150 · N1123
King Salmon, AK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 18, 1986
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
King Salmon, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA-18-150
Tail Number
N1123
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC87LA004
THE PILOT WAS CLEARED TO TAXI HIS AIRPLANE INTO POSITION AND TO HOLD BEHIND A CHEROKEE SIX AIRPLANE. AFTER THE CHEROKEE SIX DEPARTED, HE WAS CLEARED FOR TAKEOFF. IMMEDIATELY AFTER LIFT OFF AT 10 TO 15 FEET ABOVE THE RUNWAY, THE PILOT STATED THE AIRPLANE WENT INTO AN UNCONTROLLABLE RIGHT ROLL ABOUT THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS. THE RIGHT WING CONTACTED THE RUNWAY AND THE AIRPLANE CARTWHEELED.
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THE PILOT WAS CLEARED TO TAXI HIS AIRPLANE INTO POSITION AND TO HOLD BEHIND A CHEROKEE SIX AIRPLANE. AFTER THE CHEROKEE SIX DEPARTED, HE WAS CLEARED FOR TAKEOFF. IMMEDIATELY AFTER LIFT OFF AT 10 TO 15 FEET ABOVE THE RUNWAY, THE PILOT STATED THE AIRPLANE WENT INTO AN UNCONTROLLABLE RIGHT ROLL ABOUT THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS. THE RIGHT WING CONTACTED THE RUNWAY AND THE AIRPLANE CARTWHEELED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 AKDT
Nearest AirportKing Salmon (0nm N)
Runway11
Runway Length8500 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-18-150
Tail NumberN1123
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A2A · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 42 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind20° @ 9 kt
Visibility4 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point36 C / 34 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO