PIPER PA18 - 150
Talkeetna, AK — March 8, 2015
Event Information
| Date | March 8, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC15CA014 |
| Event ID | 20150313X83817 |
| Location | Talkeetna, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 62.17833, -150.17473 |
| Airport | MONTANA CREEK |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA18 - 150 |
| 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 failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff from an icy surface in gusty wind conditions.
Full Narrative
The pilot was taking off in his tundra tire equipped airplane on a private, ice-covered, gravel runway. He stated that during the takeoff roll ruts in the ground caused him to lose control of the airplane. The airplane struck a snow berm and sustained substantial damage to the right wing and fuselage. The pilot stated 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.