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July 8, 2008 · Piper PA-32-301 · N81522
Pilot Point, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 8, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Pilot Point, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA-32-301
Tail Number
N81522
Operator
Redemption
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC08CA086
The commercial pilot had dropped off passengers, and was taxiing for takeoff on a Title 14, CFR Part 91, positioning flight. The pilot was using a rural road for a runway. While taxiing, the right wing struck a berm, and the airplane exited the roadway to the left, sustaining substantial damage to both the right and left wings.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Runway/land/takeoff/taxi surface-(general)-Not specified
Full Narrative
The commercial pilot had dropped off passengers, and was taxiing for takeoff on a Title 14, CFR Part 91, positioning flight. The pilot was using a rural road for a runway. While taxiing, the right wing struck a berm, and the airplane exited the roadway to the left, sustaining substantial damage to both the right and left wings.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:32 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-32-301
Tail NumberN81522
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRedemption
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-K1G5 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 35 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 10 kt
Visibility3 sm
CeilingOvercast 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point48 / 37 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO