CUB CRAFTERS CC18
Fairbanks, AK — August 1, 2018
Event Information
| Date | August 1, 2018 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA18CA521 |
| Event ID | 20180831X21239 |
| Location | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 65.60722, -146.77888 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CUB CRAFTERS |
| Model | CC18 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | PUBU |
| 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 premature liftoff and subsequent settling of the airplane to the gravel airstrip.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that he was conducting a public aerial observation flight, during takeoff from an off-airport gravel airstrip, the airplane became airborne quickly. He added that, the airplane settled back on the airstrip in a tail low attitude, but he continued the takeoff. He "did not feel or hear any objects strike or damage the aircraft", and, due to adverse weather conditions, the flight continued to the alternate airport without further incident.
Postflight examination revealed leading edge damage and a hole in the left horizontal stabilizer.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions 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.