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April 19, 2015 · Piper PA 18A 150 · N2894Z
Nondalton, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 19, 2015
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Nondalton, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA 18A 150 (1959)
Tail Number
N2894Z
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC15CA022
The pilot was on a personal cross-country flight in a tailwheel-equipped, single engine airplane. The pilot stated that although there was a strong crosswind on landing, he did not expect it to affect the airplane on takeoff. During the takeoff ground roll, when the pilot could no longer maintain directional control, he took off, climbing about 10 feet before losing altitude and impacting a ditch that is parallel to the runway. During the impact, the airplane sustained substantial damage and the pilot and sole occupant, sustained serious injuries. The pilot stated there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while taking off with a gusting crosswind.
Full Narrative
The pilot was on a personal cross-country flight in a tailwheel-equipped, single engine airplane. The pilot stated that although there was a strong crosswind on landing, he did not expect it to affect the airplane on takeoff. During the takeoff ground roll, when the pilot could no longer maintain directional control, he took off, climbing about 10 feet before losing altitude and impacting a ditch that is parallel to the runway. During the impact, the airplane sustained substantial damage and the pilot and sole occupant, sustained serious injuries. The pilot stated there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 AKDT
Nearest AirportNondalton (0nm WNW)
Runway20
Runway Length2800 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA 18A 150
Tail NumberN2894Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · 0-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 0
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 49 · Third Class · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind100° @ 12 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3200 ft
Temperature / Dew Point41 C / 34 C
Altimeter29.29 inHg
Observation Time22:53
Weather SourceWFAC