ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 354323
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| Date: | Sunday 14 June 1998 |
| Time: | 17:30 LT |
| Type: |  Lake LA-4 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N19AK |
| MSN: | 380 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2290 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-360-A1A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Saint Mary's, AK -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | , AK (KKSM) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The certificated commercial pilot was departing from a river after a day of fishing. The pilot reported that just after takeoff, about 15 feet above the water, two ducks flew into the path of the departing airplane, distracting his attention. The pilot stated that the birds passed on the right side of the airplane, about 6 feet from the windscreen. The next thing the pilot recalls was seeing trees that filled his entire field of view. The airplane's left wing sponson collided with a stand of trees, pivoted the airplane 180 degrees to the left, and the airplane settled into a larger stand of trees. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and fuselage.
Probable Cause: The pilot's diverted attention during takeoff, and his failure to maintain a proper climb rate. A factor associated with the accident was the presence of birds.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ANC98LA073
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 11-Mar-2024 13:05 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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