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July 23, 2006 · Piper PA-12 · N4017M
Anchorage, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 23, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Anchorage, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA-12
Tail Number
N4017M
Operator
Albert R Kito
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC06CA096
The private certificated pilot was departing in a tailwheel-equipped airplane on a Title 14, CFR Part 91 personal flight. During the takeoff roll, the airplane began to veer to the left. The pilot stated that he applied right rudder and right brake, but the airplane continued to turn left. It departed off the runway and ground looped to the right. The right main landing gear collapsed, and the right wing struck a runway edge light and the ground. The airplane received structural damage to the right wing and fuselage.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane departing the runway and colliding with a runway light and the ground. Factors contributing to the accident were an inadvertent ground loop, and the collapse of the right main landing gear.
Full Narrative
The private certificated pilot was departing in a tailwheel-equipped airplane on a Title 14, CFR Part 91 personal flight. During the takeoff roll, the airplane began to veer to the left. The pilot stated that he applied right rudder and right brake, but the airplane continued to turn left. It departed off the runway and ground looped to the right. The right main landing gear collapsed, and the right wing struck a runway edge light and the ground. The airplane received structural damage to the right wing and fuselage.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:15 AKDT
Nearest AirportLake Hood Strip (0nm)
Runway31
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-12
Tail NumberN4017M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAlbert R Kito
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A2B · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 69 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0