ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 295216
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| Date: | Wednesday 17 September 2003 |
| Time: | 13:30 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-18 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N18PX |
| MSN: | 187570 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 4661 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320-A2B |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Sparrevohn, Alaska -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Sparrevohn, AK |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The private certificated pilot was departing a ridgeline airstrip near a hunting camp. He said he planned to depart northbound, slightly uphill, toward the top of the ridge. The takeoff area was tundra covered, about 900 feet long, and over 1,000 feet wide. The camp was equipped with a windsock, indicating a wind from the north about 25 knots. The pilot reported that just after liftoff, he cleared the top of the ridge, and the airplane's left wing was lifted by the wind. He attempted to counter the resulting right roll with aileron and rudder, but was unable to prevent the airplane from colliding with the ground. The airplane received damage to the landing gear, belly pod, fuselage, and left wing.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in a collision with terrain during takeoff/initial climb. Factors contributing to the accident were mountainous/hilly terrain, the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the wind conditions, and an unfavorable wind.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ANC03LA118
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Oct-2022 19:19 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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