ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 287614
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| Date: | Tuesday 3 July 2012 |
| Time: | 13:00 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-22-160 |
| Owner/operator: | Chapman Harold J |
| Registration: | N8635D |
| MSN: | 22-5843 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1957 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 4400 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320 SERIES |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | McGrath, Alaska -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | McGrath, AK |
| Nenana Municipal Airport, AK (ENN/PANN) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that he was departing from a grass/turf runway with a passenger and cargo onboard. The airplane became airborne, but it did not climb. After clearing trees at the end of the site, the airplane settled to the ground and collided with terrain. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. The pilot stated that he should have flown his cargo out first and then returned for his passenger. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane.
Probable Cause: The pilot's decision to load the airplane in excess of its takeoff capability given the runway conditions, which resulting in a collision with terrain during the initial climb.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ANC12CA065
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 04-Oct-2022 12:37 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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