ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 223425
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| Date: | Monday 20 August 2018 |
| Time: | 08:30 |
| Type: |  Piper PA-18-150 Super Cub |
| Owner/operator: | Alaska Dall Sheep Guides LLC |
| Registration: | N6727A |
| MSN: | 18-8109031 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1981 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2621 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320-A2B |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | McGrath, AK -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Executive |
| Departure airport: | McGrath, AK |
| Farewell, AK (0AA4) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during takeoff from a gravel, dirt airstrip, a “rogue crosswind gust of wind” pushed the airplane to the right. The airplane struck a “bump,” became airborne, continued drifting right, and landed hard in a creek.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot reported that the prevailing wind was light and variable and not gusting. The airplane was departing to the south.
Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in a crosswind.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 23-Mar-2019 09:03 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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