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September 1, 2006 · Piper PA-18 · N1858A
Aniak, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 1, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Aniak, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA-18
Tail Number
N1858A
Operator
Kent Sorensen
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC06CA128
The commercial certificated pilot reported that he was departing a remote airstrip toward the north on a Title 14, CFR Part 91, cross-country personal flight. The pilot said that the airplane lifted off to about 20 feet, and then encountered low level windshear that moved the airplane to the right, into high vegetation. The airplane received structural damage to the left wing lift strut and the right wing. The pilot indicated that the wind was from the north at 15 knots, with gusts to 30 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the takeoff initial climb, which resulted in a loss of control and in-flight collision with terrain. A factor contributing to the accident was a windshear.
Full Narrative
The commercial certificated pilot reported that he was departing a remote airstrip toward the north on a Title 14, CFR Part 91, cross-country personal flight. The pilot said that the airplane lifted off to about 20 feet, and then encountered low level windshear that moved the airplane to the right, into high vegetation. The airplane received structural damage to the left wing lift strut and the right wing. The pilot indicated that the wind was from the north at 15 knots, with gusts to 30 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway36
Runway Length1500 ft
Runway Width25 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-18
Tail NumberN1858A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKent Sorensen
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 52 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 15 kt, gusting 30 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO