PIPER PA 18A 150
Kenai, AK, April 22, 2014
Event Information
| Date | April 22, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Kenai, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 60.15944, -152.70139 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ANC14CA023 |
| Event ID | 20140425X33628 |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA 18A 150 |
| Registration # | N9299D |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff, resulting in a collision with terrain and ground loop.
Full Narrative
The pilot was taking off from a sloping beach in his tailwheel-equipped airplane. The pilot stated that the tide had come in, narrowing his takeoff path. During the takeoff roll, the airplane's right main landing gear tire hit an object on the beach, the airplane pivoted to the left, and the left wing struck a group of alders. The airplane ground looped, sustaining substantial damage to the right wing and horizontal stabilizer. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.