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June 19, 2014 · Piper PA 18-135 · N27293
Beluga, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 19, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Beluga, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA 18-135 (1954)
Tail Number
N27293
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC14CA043
The pilot reported that he was departing from a small remote lake in a float-equipped airplane. He said that during the initial climb he encountered a strong downdraft, and he selected an area of marshy, brush-covered terrain as a forced landing site. During touchdown, the left wing collided with a stand of tall brush, which pivoted the airplane 90-degrees to the left, and the airplane's left float subsequently struck the shoreline. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's loss of control when encountering a downdraft during the initial climb after takeoff, resulting in a collision with brush and terrain.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was departing from a small remote lake in a float-equipped airplane. He said that during the initial climb he encountered a strong downdraft, and he selected an area of marshy, brush-covered terrain as a forced landing site. During touchdown, the left wing collided with a stand of tall brush, which pivoted the airplane 90-degrees to the left, and the airplane's left float subsequently struck the shoreline. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA 18-135
Tail NumberN27293
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A2B · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 65 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 11 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3900 ft
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 45 C
Altimeter29.77 inHg
Observation Time03:53
Weather SourceWFAC