Summary
On September 05, 2012, a Piper PA-18-150 (N4127Z) was involved in an accident near Ekwok, AK. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot's diverted attention during the initial climb, which resulted in a collision with trees.
The pilot was taking off near a river bank in a float-equipped airplane. During takeoff initial climb the pilot was distracted by the water rudders, and looked inside the airplane. During that moment of inattention, the airplane turned toward the river bank, and impacted trees. There were no reported mechanical anomalies with the airplane prior to the accident.
This accident is documented in NTSB report ANC12CA101. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4127Z.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's diverted attention during the initial climb, which resulted in a collision with trees.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
The pilot was taking off near a river bank in a float-equipped airplane. During takeoff initial climb the pilot was distracted by the water rudders, and looked inside the airplane. During that moment of inattention, the airplane turned toward the river bank, and impacted trees. There were no reported mechanical anomalies 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# ANC12CA101