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July 11, 2012 · Piper PA-18-150 · N4272Z
Tynoek, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 11, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Tynoek, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA-18-150
Tail Number
N4272Z
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC12CA074
The pilot stated that he was taking off from an off-airport site on a mountain ridge when an updraft lifted the right wing. The airplane entered an aerodynamic stall that the pilot was unable to recover from before the airplane impacted terrain. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that he was taking off from an off-airport site on a mountain ridge when a updraft lifted the right wing. The airplane entered an aerodynamic stall that he was unable to recover from before impacting terrain. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-18-150
Tail NumberN4272Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 19 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.84 inHg
Weather SourcePILO