ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 278603
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| Date: | Thursday 12 August 2021 |
| Time: | 15:30 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-18-150 |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | N4018E |
| MSN: | 18-7809040 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1977 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 389 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320-A2B |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Rohn, Alaska -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Rohn, AK |
| Anchorage-Lake Hood, AK (LHD/PALH) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
According to the pilot, during the takeoff roll on a rough ridge, the airplane 'pulled†to the left, therefore he corrected the turn with right rudder. While applying the right rudder, the airplane struck a large hole, which resulted in his hunting boot becoming jammed in the rudder pedal. The pilot reduced engine power, and the airplane continued to turn 180° to the right. While in the turn, the left main landing gear collapsed, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing and left elevator. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ANC21LA072
History of this aircraft
Other occurrences involving this aircraft
| 27 May 2018 | N4018E | Private | 0 | Kenai, AK | |
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 01-Jun-2022 09:21 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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