ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 356779
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| Date: | Monday 26 August 1996 |
| Time: | 11:30 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-18-160 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N2683A |
| MSN: | 18-2189 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1953 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2329 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320-B2C |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Northway, AK -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | (KORT) |
| Juneau, AK (JNU) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported he was taking off from a rough and uneven gravel and turf runway. During the takeoff roll, the airplane encountered a grass clump and an uneven portion of the runway which acted like a ramp to project the airplane into the air. The airplane veered to the left, and the left wing struck a tree. The pilot was unable to maintain control, and the airplane crashed off the left side of the runway. In his report, under recommendations for how the accident could have been avoided, the pilot cited the rough and uneven runway, and the need to keep the airplane in a level attitude until sufficient airspeed is attained.
Probable Cause: The pilot's premature lift-off. A factor associated with the accident was the rough and uneven airstrip.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ANC96LA169
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 13-Mar-2024 10:49 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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