Accident Details
Date
Friday, September 23, 2011
NTSB Number
ANC11CA106
Location
Beluga, AK
Event ID
20110923X00346
Coordinates
55.919685, -159.490005
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's decision to take off uphill into rising terrain.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
DAMICO ANTHONY R
Address
3548 EASTWIND DR
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99516-3572
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot elected to takeoff from the remote site uphill, due to a light wind coming down the slope. During the takeoff roll, he said the airplane hit a bump, and became airborne prematurely. The airplane was unable to out climb the rising terrain and vegetation. The main landing gear encountered high vegetation, the airplane slowed, impacted terrain, and nosed over.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC11CA106