Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
NTSB Number
ANC08CA086
Location
Pilot Point, AK
Event ID
20080806X01168
Coordinates
57.580276, -157.571945
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N81522
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
32-80006004
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
CHOPPER DYNAMIX INC
Address
2350 N GREENWICH RD STE 100 # 50
Status
Deregistered
City
WICHITA
State / Zip Code
KS 67226-8272
Country
United States
Analysis
The commercial pilot had dropped off passengers, and was taxiing for takeoff on a Title 14, CFR Part 91, positioning flight. The pilot was using a rural road for a runway. While taxiing, the right wing struck a berm, and the airplane exited the roadway to the left, sustaining substantial damage to both the right and left wings.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC08CA086