N6908K

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-20 S/N: 20-14

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, June 27, 1991
NTSB Number
ANC91LA158
Location
NAKNEK, AK
Event ID
20001212X17160
Coordinates
59.389167, -151.659408
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

THE LOSS OF CONTROL DURING THE TAKEOFF SEQUENCE CAUSED BY THE FAILURE OF THE TAIL WHEEL STEERING SPRING. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS AND SOFT TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
20-14
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1950
Model / ICAO
PA-20 PA20
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-20

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
HURLBURT WARD B
Address
PO BOX 1196
City
DILLINGHAM
State / Zip Code
AK 99576-1196
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC91LA158