ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 353157
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| Date: | Friday 18 June 1999 |
| Time: | 20:00 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-14 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N4292H |
| MSN: | 14-45 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1948 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 3554 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-360--A3A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Skwentna, AK -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Anchorage, AK |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The certificated private pilot was departing from an 800 feet long grass-covered airstrip. He stated that during the takeoff roll, midway down the airstrip, the airplane's main landing gear tires contacted tall grass. The airplane veered to the left, and the left wing struck a stand of trees that borders the airstrip. The airplane pivoted 180 degrees to the left, and the right main landing gear collapsed. The airplane's right wing struck the ground, and sustained substantial damage. The pilot noted that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane.
Probable Cause: The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area. A factor associated with the accident was high vegetation.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ANC99LA078
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 09-Mar-2024 10:56 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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