ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 373555
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| Date: | Saturday 14 February 1987 |
| Time: | 19:30 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-34 |
| Owner/operator: | Troy Air, Inc. |
| Registration: | N6970J |
| MSN: | 347670307 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 4006 hours |
| Engine model: | CONTINENTAL TSI0-360E |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Tyonek, AK -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | Anchorage, AK (ANC |
| Anchorage, AK (ANC | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE ON-DEMAND AIR TAXI FLIGHT STRUCK A MOOSE DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL AT A PRIVATE RURAL AIRSTRIP. THE TWO PILOT CREW AND ONE PASSENGER WERE UNINJURED. THE LEADING EDGE OF THE AIRCRAFT'S LEFT WING WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED; BUT THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND ELECTED TO FLY THE AIRCRAFT TO ITS ORIGINAL DESTINATION 30 NM DISTANCE. THE FLIGHT WAS COMPLETED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ANC87LA039
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 27-Mar-2024 14:23 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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