Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
NTSB Number
ANC13CA086
Location
Anchorage, AK
Event ID
20130828X35629
Coordinates
61.208057, -149.837493
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 loss of control of the airplane during takeoff, resulting in a ground loop.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
WARNER MITCHEL K
Address
1615 MILL BAY RD APT 1
City
KODIAK
State / Zip Code
AK 99615-6258
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot was taking off from a gravel airstrip in a tailwheel-equipped airplane. During the takeoff roll, the pilot said that the airplane began to veer to the left despite his attempts to correct with right rudder. He decreased the engine power, but the left wheel caught a berm, and the airplane ground looped, sustaining substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC13CA086