ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 295371
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Date: | Sunday 17 August 2003 |
Time: | 13:30 LT |
Type: | Piper PA-12 |
Owner/operator: | Private |
Registration: | N2941M |
MSN: | 12-1338 |
Total airframe hrs: | 3653 hours |
Engine model: | Lycoming O-360 |
Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
Category: | Accident |
Location: | Tyonek, Alaska -
United States of America
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Phase: | Unknown |
Nature: | Private |
Departure airport: | Anchorage, AK (Z41) |
Destination airport: | |
Investigating agency: | NTSB |
Confidence Rating: | Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
Narrative:The pilot reported he was taking off in his tailwheel airplane from an off-airport site with a direct left crosswind of approximately 12 knots. Shortly after liftoff, a gust of wind pushed the airplane sideways and down. The pilot said he was unable to control or stop the descent, and the airplane collided with a log hidden in the brush. The airplane received structural damage to the fuselage and elevator.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions and maintain aircraft control during the initial climb, which resulted in a loss of control and in-flight collision with terrain. Factors associated with the accident are a crosswind and wind gusts.
Accident investigation:
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Investigating agency: | NTSB |
Report number: | ANC03LA095 |
Status: | Investigation completed |
Duration: | 6 months |
Download report: | Final report |
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Sources:
NTSB ANC03LA095
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