GIPPSLAND GA-8
Tuntutuliak, AK — June 26, 2024
Event Information
| Date | June 26, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC24LA055 |
| Event ID | 20240627194565 |
| Location | Tuntutuliak, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 60.35111, -162.65461 |
| Airport | TUNTUTULIAK |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | GIPPSLAND |
| Model | GA-8 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 135 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 7 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff after an encounter with a gusting wind, which resulted in a wing strike.
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.