Accident Details
Date
Monday, September 8, 2008
NTSB Number
ANC08CA119
Location
Coldfoot, AK
Event ID
20081003X62316
Coordinates
67.502220, -148.519729
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 failure to attain/maintain sufficient flying speed during initial climb.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
TYMITZ PETER A
Address
10315 STEWART DR
City
EAGLE RIVER
State / Zip Code
AK 99577-9559
Country
United States
Analysis
The private pilot was taking off from an off-airport site on a personal, local flight, under Title 14, CFR Part 91. He said that the site was slightly uphill, and that after becoming airborne, he attempted to increase airspeed by "dropping flaps, and lowering the nose." He said that due to rising terrain, he turned the airplane downwind, and the airplane "sank." The airplane touched down on the tundra, and nosed over. He said there were no mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC08CA119