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September 16, 1983 · Piper PA-18 · N1363A
Aniak, AK
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 16, 1983
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Aniak, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA-18
Tail Number
N1363A
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC83LA186
THE ACFT CRASHED FROM ABOUT 5 FT AGL AFTER THE CONTROL STICK CAME OUT OF ITS MOUNTING DURING TAKEOFF. THE OWNER OF THE ACFT STATED THAT THE RETAINING PIN AT THE BASE OF THE CONTROL STICK CAME OUT, WHICH RESULTED IN THE STICK DISLODGING FROM ITS MOUNT. THE PIN WAS FOUND AFTER THE ACCIDENT. THE PLT DID NOT FILE AN ACCIDENT REPORT.
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THE ACFT CRASHED FROM ABOUT 5 FT AGL AFTER THE CONTROL STICK CAME OUT OF ITS MOUNTING DURING TAKEOFF. THE OWNER OF THE ACFT STATED THAT THE RETAINING PIN AT THE BASE OF THE CONTROL STICK CAME OUT, WHICH RESULTED IN THE STICK DISLODGING FROM ITS MOUNT. THE PIN WAS FOUND AFTER THE ACCIDENT. THE PLT DID NOT FILE AN ACCIDENT REPORT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 AHDT
Nearest AirportANIAK (75nm SSE)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-18
Tail NumberN1363A
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 1First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 10 kt
Visibility40 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 34 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:55
Weather SourceWFAC