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September 9, 2022 · Piper PA-18-105 Special · N303T
Delta Junction, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 9, 2022
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Delta Junction, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA-18-105 Special (1953)
Tail Number
N303T
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN22LA417
The pilot planned to depart from a 2,250 ft turf/gravel runway with expected wind conditions of 5 to 10 knots. After he arrived to the airplane, the pilot observed high wind conditions, with gusts to 40 knots. The pilot elected to depart and as the airplane passed over trees during the initial climb, he noticed high, gusty wind conditions, which he made full control inputs to counter. The airplane entered into sink and it subsequently impacted terrain, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing and right horizontal stabilizer. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation, and that he should have delayed the departure based on the high wind conditions.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s decision to depart during high, gusty wind conditions which resulted sink and subsequent impact with terrain.
Full Narrative
The pilot planned to depart from a 2,250 ft turf/gravel runway with expected wind conditions of 5 to 10 knots. After he arrived to the airplane, the pilot observed high wind conditions, with gusts to 40 knots. The pilot elected to depart and as the airplane passed over trees during the initial climb, he noticed high, gusty wind conditions, which he made full control inputs to counter. The airplane entered into sink and it subsequently impacted terrain, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing and right horizontal stabilizer. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation, and that he should have delayed the departure based on the high wind conditions.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-18-105 Special
Tail NumberN303T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 160
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 36 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind30 kt, gusting 40 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 54
Altimeter29.58 inHg
Observation Time14:30
Weather SourcePILO