Accident Details
Date
Sunday, September 7, 2014
NTSB Number
ANC14CA077
Location
Gakona, AK
Event ID
20140911X31436
Coordinates
62.785278, -144.373611
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
4
Total Aboard
4
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's inability to maintain directional control after the airplane's main landing gear tire deflated during takeoff.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N432X
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
1850129
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
21311 S ARNOLD RD
Status
Deregistered
City
FAIRFIELD
State / Zip Code
WA 99012-9706
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot was taking off from a remote off-airport site in a tailwheel-equipped airplane. He stated that during takeoff, the left main landing gear tire deflated, the airplane swerved to the left and clipped a tree. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, wings, and tail.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC14CA077