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June 27, 1984 · Piper PA-32-300 · N8941N
Ekuk, AK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 27, 1984
Injury Outcomes
4 injuries (1 serious injury, 3 minor injuries), 4 uninjured
Location
Ekuk, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA-32-300
Tail Number
N8941N
Operator
Yute Air Ak
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC84LA105
THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH A WATER PIPE ABOUT 6 FT AGL DURING TAKEOFF. WITNESSES SAID THAT THE PLT DID NOT USE ALL AVAILABLERWY. WITNESSES ALSO SAID THAT HE DRIFTED OFF THE RWY CENTERLINE AFTER A PREMATURE TAKEOFF. THE PLTS EMPLOYER SAID THAT HE HAD WARNED HIM AT LEAST TWICE ABOUT USING ALL OF THE RWY.
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THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH A WATER PIPE ABOUT 6 FT AGL DURING TAKEOFF. WITNESSES SAID THAT THE PLT DID NOT USE ALL AVAILABLERWY. WITNESSES ALSO SAID THAT HE DRIFTED OFF THE RWY CENTERLINE AFTER A PREMATURE TAKEOFF. THE PLTS EMPLOYER SAID THAT HE HAD WARNED HIM AT LEAST TWICE ABOUT USING ALL OF THE RWY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:15 AKDT
Nearest AirportEKUK (3nm N)
Runway0
Runway Length1200 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-32-300
Tail NumberN8941N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorYute Air Ak
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-K1A5 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats7
People & Injuries
Injury Summary4 injuries (1 serious injury, 3 minor injuries), 4 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor3
Uninjured4
Total8
Crew 1Age 35 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind4 kt, gusting 8 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingOvercast 20000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 45 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time16:50
Weather SourceWFAC