ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 357358
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| Date: | Friday 24 May 1996 |
| Time: | 04:00 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-18 |
| Owner/operator: | Robert J Veazie |
| Registration: | N83616 |
| MSN: | 18-N09102 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1175 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320-A2B |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Kivalina, AK -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Kivalina River, AK |
| Kotzebue, AK (OTZ) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot stated that during the takeoff roll the airplane's right wheel hit a hole. He heard the propeller strike a rock. He continued the takeoff and after liftoff the airplane began to vibrate. He reduced the engine power to idle position, and was forced to land in the river. The airplane became submerged in the water and nosed over. The pilot examined the propeller and saw approximately 3 inches missing from one blade.
Probable Cause: The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ANC96LA080
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 13-Mar-2024 17:01 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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