Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
NTSB Number
ANC12CA074
Location
Tynoek, AK
Event ID
20120711X14754
Coordinates
61.268611, -152.058609
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 maintain sufficient airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
LIGHTNING LEASING LLC
Address
2245 HANNING BAY CIR
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99515-3149
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot stated that he was taking off from an off-airport site on a mountain ridge when a updraft lifted the right wing. The airplane entered an aerodynamic stall that he was unable to recover from before impacting terrain. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC12CA074