ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 376100
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| Date: | Tuesday 8 October 1985 |
| Time: | 12:00 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-18 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N9960Q |
| MSN: | 18-3945 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1954 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2230 hours |
| Engine model: | LYCOMING O-290-D2 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Port Heiden, AK -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Executive |
| Departure airport: | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE ACFT CARTWHEELED AFTER DRAGGING THE RIGHT WING DURING AN ATTEMPTED TAKEOFF FROM A GRAVEL STRIP. THE PLT REPORTED THE TAKEOFF WAS ATTEMPTED TO THE WEST WITH A 10 TO 15 MPH LEFT X-WIND. ANOTHER PERSON IN THE AREA WHEN THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED STATED THE WIND VELOCITY WAS MORE LIKE 40 KTS.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ANC86LA013
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 29-Mar-2024 12:43 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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