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August 25, 2011 · Piper PA-18-150 · N8491Y
Beluga Lake, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 25, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Beluga Lake, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA-18-150
Tail Number
N8491Y
Operator
William M Toney Ii
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC11CA086
According to the pilot, during takeoff, a gust of wind lifted the airplane's left wing and the right wing struck the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and empennage. The pilot said there were no mechanical problems with the airplane, and that the accident could have been avoided had he waited for more favorable wind conditions.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's decision to takeoff with an unfavorable wind which resulted in a loss of directional control, and collision with terrain.
Full Narrative
The pilot lost control of the airplane shortly after liftoff, when a gust of wind lifted the left wing and the right wing struck the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and empennage. The pilot said there were no mechanical problems with the airplane, and that the accident could have been avoided had he waited for more favorable wind conditions.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:10 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-18-150
Tail NumberN8491Y
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWilliam M Toney Ii
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 45 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind15 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingOvercast 1000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO