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August 31, 2012 · Piper PA-18 · N1620A
Healy, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 31, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Healy, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA-18
Tail Number
N1620A
Operator
Beaver David W
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC12CA109
The pilot was departing uphill from a remote off-airport site. The rough and gravel-covered site was about 600 feet long, with soft vegetation, and 25- to 30-foot-tall trees about 150 feet beyond the departure end. The wind was variable with moderate gusts. When the pilot realized that he did not have enough airspeed or remaining runway to clear the trees at the departure end of the site, he aborted the takeoff. The airplane subsequently overran the southeast end of the site, into an area of tree-covered, rough and uneven terrain, sustaining substantial damage to the fuselage, wings, and empennage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane prior to the accident that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, resulting in an aborted takeoff and collision with terrain.
Full Narrative
The pilot was departing, uphill, from a remote off-airport site. The rough and gravel-covered site was about 600 feet long, with soft vegetation, and 25-30 foot tall trees approximately 150 feet beyond the departure end. The wind was variable with moderate gusts. When the pilot realized that he did not have enough airspeed or remaining runway to clear the obstacles at the departure end of the site, he aborted the takeoff. The airplane subsequently overran the southeast end of the site, into an area of tree-covered, rough and uneven terrain, sustaining substantial damage to the fuselage, wings, and empennage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-18
Tail NumberN1620A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBeaver David W
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 49 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind5 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingOvercast 4000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO