Date: | Friday 31 August 1979 |
Time: | 15:40 |
Type: | Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer 1 |
Owner/operator: | Air North (Yukon Air Service) |
Registration: | N9965F |
MSN: | 505 |
Year of manufacture: | 1957 |
Engine model: | Alvis Leonides 514 |
Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
Aircraft damage: | Destroyed, written off |
Category: | Accident |
Location: | Pilot Point Airport, AK (PIP) -
United States of America
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Phase: | Take off |
Nature: | Cargo |
Departure airport: | Pilot Point Airport, AK (PIP/PAPN) |
Destination airport: | Naknek Airport, AK (NNK) |
Investigating agency: | NTSB |
Confidence Rating: | Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
Narrative:The Pioneer carried a load of fish when it attempted to take off in crosswind conditions with wind gusting to 20 knots. The airplane swerved and nosed over, causing substantial damage.
PROBABLE CAUSE(S):
pilot in command - selected unsuitable terrain
pilot in command - improper compensation for wind conditions
FACTOR(S):
pilot in command - lack of familiarity with aircraft
airports/airways/facilities - airport conditions: poorly maintained runway surface
weather - unfavorable wind conditions
weather briefing - no record of briefing received
Accident investigation:
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Investigating agency: | NTSB |
Report number: | ANC79DA087 |
Status: | Investigation completed |
Duration: | 1 month |
Download report: | Final report |
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Sources:
NTSB
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