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August 7, 2011 · Piper PA-18-150 · N762LA
Coldfoot, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 7, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Coldfoot, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA-18-150
Tail Number
N762LA
Operator
Scenic Mountain Air
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC11CA074
The operator stated that the pilot was departing from a small remote airstrip. Just after lifting off, the airplane drifted to the right, and the right wing contacted brush on the side of the airstrip, causing the airplane to spin to the right and flip over. The empennage and wings sustained substantial damage. The operator said that the flight was at the end of the day, and that the pilot was very fatigued.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate directional control of the airplane during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s fatigue.
Full Narrative
During a telephone conversation with the NTSB investigator-in-charge, the operator stated that the pilot was departing from a small remote airstrip. Just after lifting off, the airplane drifted to the right, and the right wing contacted brush on the side of the airstrip, causing it to spin to the right and flip over. He said that the flight was at the end of the day, and that the pilot was very fatigued. The empennage and wings sustained substantial damage.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time23:00 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-18-150
Tail NumberN762LA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorScenic Mountain Air
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 64 · Second Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0