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September 23, 2011 · Piper PA-12 · N78564
Beluga, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 23, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Beluga, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA-12
Tail Number
N78564
Operator
Knutson Tad T
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC11CA106
The pilot elected to take off uphill from a remote site due to a light wind coming down the slope. He said that during the takeoff roll, the airplane hit a bump and became airborne prematurely. The airplane was unable to outclimb the rising terrain and vegetation. After the main landing gear encountered high vegetation, the airplane slowed, impacted terrain, and nosed over, sustaining substantial damage to the wings. There were no mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Aircraft capability-Takeoff distance-Capability exceeded
Full Narrative
The pilot elected to takeoff from the remote site uphill, due to a light wind coming down the slope. During the takeoff roll, he said the airplane hit a bump, and became airborne prematurely. The airplane was unable to out climb the rising terrain and vegetation. The main landing gear encountered high vegetation, the airplane slowed, impacted terrain, and nosed over.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-12
Tail NumberN78564
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKnutson Tad T
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 160
Seats3
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 37 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 5 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO