de Havilland DHC-2
Talkeetna, AK — August 30, 2008
Event Information
| Date | August 30, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC08CA116 |
| Event ID | 20081003X62324 |
| Location | Talkeetna, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 62.41667, -151.00000 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | de Havilland |
| Model | DHC-2 |
| 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 an unsuitable takeoff site, resulting in an on ground collision with tall brush.
Full Narrative
The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane was departing from a remote off-airport site that was surrounded by tall brush. The pilot said that during the takeoff run, the left wing struck tall brush, which pivoted the airplane to the left, and it entered an area of heavy brush and trees. The airplane's right main landing gear collapsed and the airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane. He did not submit an NTSB Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report.
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.