N1879P

Substantial
None

PIPER PA 18-150S/N: 18-4158

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
NTSB Number
ANC14CA084
Location
Cantwell, AK
Event ID
20140917X83320
Coordinates
62.950832, -148.246673
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 loss of directional control during takeoff from an off-airport site, which resulted in a collision with terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
18-4158
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA 18-150M600
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-18-150

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WBS COATINGS INC
Address
359 BONNY ST
City
GRAND JUNCTION
State / Zip Code
CO 81501-4709
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported he was departing from a remote airstrip in a 3-4 knot left crosswind. After the airplane started its takeoff roll, it drifted left of the planned takeoff path and into low lying brush adjacent to the airstrip. The pilot continued the takeoff roll while correcting to the right with no results. The airplane became airborne, without enough airspeed to maintain flight. The airplane descended downhill and impacted brush and terrain. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage. 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# ANC14CA084