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August 7, 2007 · Piper PA-18 · N39302
King Salmon, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 7, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
King Salmon, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA-18
Tail Number
N39302
Operator
William H Woodin
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC07CA074
The commercial certificated pilot was departing from an off-airport site in a tailwheel-equipped airplane in a left crosswind during a Title 14, CFR Part 91 personal flight. The pilot reported that during the northwesterly takeoff roll, the airplane's left wing lifted and the right wing struck the ground, which pivoted the airplane to the right. The airplane sustained structural damage to the right wing and empennage. The pilot noted that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a loss of control, and an on-ground encounter with terrain. A factor in the accident was a crosswind.
Full Narrative
The commercial certificated pilot was departing from an off-airport site in a tailwheel-equipped airplane in a left crosswind during a Title 14, CFR Part 91 personal flight. The pilot reported that during the northwesterly takeoff roll, the airplane's left wing lifted and the right wing struck the ground, which pivoted the airplane to the right. The airplane sustained structural damage to the right wing and empennage. The pilot noted that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane. The pilot did not complete the NTSB Pilot/Operator Aircraft Report (NTSB Form 6120.1) as requested.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:45 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway270
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-18
Tail NumberN39302
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWilliam H Woodin
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 53 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 18 kt, gusting 24 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 1100 ft
Temperature / Dew Point59 / 50
Altimeter30.25 inHg
Observation Time19:36
Weather SourceWFAC