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September 21, 2024 · Piper PA-22-150 · N808PT
Bettles, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 21, 2024
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Bettles, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA-22-150 (1956)
Tail Number
N808PT
Operator
Dancing Bear Alaska
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC24LA095
The pilot reported that, while taking off from a lake in a float-equipped airplane in variable, gusty wind conditions, the wind shifted to a quartering tailwind which forced the airplane back onto the water. The hard landing resulted in substantial damage to the lift struts and fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Aircraft capability-Climb capability-Attain/maintain not possible
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, while taking off from a lake in a float-equipped airplane in variable, gusty wind conditions, the wind shifted to a quartering tailwind which forced the airplane back onto the water. The hard landing resulted in substantial damage to the lift struts and fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 AKDT
Nearest AirportBETTLES (45nm SSE)
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-22-150
Tail NumberN808PT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDancing Bear Alaska
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-a1a · Reciprocating · 180
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 48 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 11000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point34 F / 30 F
Altimeter29.85 inHg
Observation Time01:53
Weather SourceWFAC