Piper PA-32-301
Pilot Point, AK — July 8, 2008
Event Information
| Date | July 8, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC08CA086 |
| Event ID | 20080806X01168 |
| Location | Pilot Point, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 57.58028, -157.57195 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Piper |
| Model | PA-32-301 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff.
Full Narrative
The commercial pilot had dropped off passengers, and was taxiing for takeoff on a Title 14, CFR Part 91, positioning flight. The pilot was using a rural road for a runway. While taxiing, the right wing struck a berm, and the airplane exited the roadway to the left, sustaining substantial damage to both the right and left wings.
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.