N3644P

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-22-150S/N: 22-3395

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, September 11, 2010
NTSB Number
ANC10CA085
Location
Coldfoot, AK
Event ID
20100913X20146
Coordinates
68.708335, -148.533340
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 an unsuitable (short) off-airport site for takeoff.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
22-3395
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1955
Model / ICAO
PA-22-150PA22
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-22-150

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
HANSELMANN SETH
Address
542 GEARY RD N
City
LINCOLN
State / Zip Code
VT 05443-9246
Country
United States

Analysis

The airline transport pilot was taking off from an off airport site on a personal local flight under Title 14, CFR Part 91. The pilot reported that he used a range finder and walked the takeoff area to determine that its length was about 1,000 feet. He said the airplane reached 45 knots airspeed during the takeoff roll, and he increased the flaps to 30 degrees. The pilot said the airplane did not accelerate further, and he applied back pressure on the control to take weight off the main landing gear. He said the airplane did not become airborne prior to reaching the end of the runway, and the main wheels struck a trench, collapsing the main landing gear. The pilot reported the airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage during the accident. He indicated that there were no mechanical problems with the airplane that contributed 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# ANC10CA085