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March 8, 2015 · Piper PA18 - 150 · N5348T
Talkeetna, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 8, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Talkeetna, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA18 - 150 (1979)
Tail Number
N5348T
Operator
Toby Ashley
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC15CA014
The pilot was taking off in his tundra tire equipped airplane on a private, ice-covered, gravel runway. He stated that during the takeoff roll ruts in the ground caused him to lose control of the airplane. The airplane struck a snow berm and sustained substantial damage to the right wing and fuselage. The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff from an icy surface in gusty wind conditions.
Full Narrative
The pilot was taking off in his tundra tire equipped airplane on a private, ice-covered, gravel runway. He stated that during the takeoff roll ruts in the ground caused him to lose control of the airplane. The airplane struck a snow berm and sustained substantial damage to the right wing and fuselage. The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:59 AKDT
Nearest AirportMontana Creek (0nm NW)
Runway34
Runway Length2300 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA18 - 150
Tail NumberN5348T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorToby Ashley
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-320-a2b · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 46 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 8000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point25 C / 3 C
Altimeter29.94 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC